Parliamentary Showdown: Slovenia's Central Bank Governor Nomination in Dispute

Slovenian parliament is set to vote on Anton Rop's nomination as central bank governor after a parliamentary commission rejected him. President Natasa Pirc Musar nominated Rop, dismissing the coalition's candidate, Sasa Jazbec. The coalition holds 52 out of 90 parliamentary seats. If Rop loses, a new candidate must be nominated within 30 days.

In a significant political development, the Slovenian parliamentary commission has rejected former Prime Minister Anton Rop’s nomination for the central bank governor role, though the final decision rests with lawmakers voting next week.

President Natasa Pirc Musar put forward Rop, citing his extensive experience, overriding the coalition's choice of Sasa Jazbec, who currently serves in the finance ministry. The coalition's backing of Jazbec poses a hurdle for Rop, who requires 46 out of 90 votes in the secret ballot.

With the coalition controlling 52 seats, Rop faces a challenging path. Should he fail to secure the necessary support, the president will need to propose another candidate from the pool of six applicants within a 30-day timeframe.

(With inputs from agencies.)