ECB warns draft Slovene law could cause ‘political risk’ to central bank leaders

Latest warning to Slovene government prompted by proposals on Swiss franc loans

Euro sign, Frankfurt
The ECB's Frankfurt headquarters

The European Central Bank has issued its latest warning that a draft law proposed by Slovenia’s government could cause “political risk” to the country’s central bank and senior decision-makers.

Members of the Bank of Slovenia’s decision-making bodies may come under “disproportionate political risk” or suffer an “impact on their personal independence” from adjudicating on disputes over Swiss franc-denominated loans, the ECB said.

The law currently in question concerns loans of this type made by

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