"Obviously today marks the end of threats, extortion and insults in our country an I promise that a period is beginning of cooperation, discussion and search for positive solutions for all citizens," the interim head of the PS said in her first reaction to the decision of the DL to join the coalition.
Bratušek said that she would forward a list of candidates to parliament by tomorrow's deadline, but would not disclose any details, apart from the agreed decision that SocDems head Igor Lukšič would not sit in the cabinet.
The candidate or candidates for finance minister remains the biggest enigma, with TV Slovenija reporting that Bratušek herself could temporary perform the role.
Asked about the demand of protesters for early elections, she said that she would subject herself to a confidence vote in parliament within a year. She will also immediately invite them to talks, feeling "that we will find common language in many points".
Bratušek's view that the political crisis is over was echoed after the signing by all coalition party heads, who are confident Slovenia is getting a strong government ready to tackle pressing challenges.
Meanwhile, the coalition agreement focuses on 12 priorities, the first one being a calming of political passions.
Top priorities also include improving the culture of tolerance and dialogue, the agreement highlights respect for human dignity as the main value to lead the coalition.
The new coalition's priorities further include a de-politicisation of staffing and inclusion of the public in the making of regulations.
Although the agreement envisages giving the public sector greater importance in society and boosting its development potential, the parties have been announcing they would curb budget deficit especially through rationalisation of public spending, including further cuts in the public sector wage bill.
The agreement also lists commitments to boosting the economy and consolidating public finances, where changes to insolvency legislation are announced along with stimulations for green development policies and new hiring.
According to the document, the much contested acts establishing the Slovenia Sovereign Holding and a bad bank are to be amended so that the holding will only manage state assets instead of owning them, while the bad bank is to incorporate the "needs shown in practice and the views of experts".
Among other priorities are an accessible high-quality health care, fight against white-collar crime and corruption, reduction of court backlogs, shorter decision deadlines in administrative procedures and sustainable use of natural sources.
Moreover, the coalition agreement envisages the ratification of Croatia's EU Accession Treaty and constitutional changes regarding referenda.
Source: SloveniaTimes
