Slovenia: Deputy PM and Agriculture Minister resigns
Just before a no-confidence vote in parliament for corruption
05 October, 21:50Pivec has strongly contested the allegations of corruption and administrative irregularities raised against her. "I resign because I do not want politics to decide on my dismissal," she said before the parliament. "Never in the history of independent Slovenia had a politician been ousted in such an orchestrated and demeaning manner," added Pivec, who underlined her intention to continue her political activity. (ANSA).