Slovenia's president on Monday formally appointed the leader of a liberal-green party that won last month's election as the country's new prime minister designate.
President Borut Pahor's announcement paves the way for the formation of a new government in Slovenia in the coming weeks.
Slovenian lawmakers are set to vote on the appointment of Robert Golob as the prime minister designate on Wednesday. A separate vote will be needed later to confirm Golob's government.
