Fank told police unions that the safety of citizens should not be taken lightly. If something goes awry, someone will be held responsible.

The Slovenian government has to give their negotiators a new mandate to open a new round of negotiations with police unions. However, the government will debate the issue on Wednesday, allowing police officers to go on leave from work for two days. Fank admits that this is a huge problem.

He says he does not know how many police officers will be on leave on Wednesday and Thursday because they have until late Monday to ask for leave. Regarding the safety of citizens, Fank underscored that those who organized the strike assured everyone that their safety will not be compromised.

Other than that, he maintains that the unions' demands are legitimate because commitments made by previous governments should be honoured.

Fank said he would like to see the negotiations produce an outcome that will benefit both the government and police.

R. Š. (Radio Slovenia); translated by D. V.