- Germany: Hans Eichel, the German Finance Minister, has announced privatisation projects for the end of the year in "new areas", but has not given any details. The Federal government holds 71% of DEUTSCHE POST (logistics) and 43% of DEUTSCHE TELEKOM (telecommunications). In the long term, it is planning to sell off its entire holding in both companies. It also wholly owns DEUTSCHE BAHN (railway) and BUNDESDRUCKEREI (printing) and has a stake in several airports (like Frankfurt airport). - Slovenia: the Slovenian government has received several bids for the privatisation of the country's second biggest bank, NOVA KREDDITNA BANKA MARIBOR (EUR 1.7 bil of assets). The state intends to sell off 65% of the capital to one or more strategic foreign investors. The Finance Minister has also launched the privatisation of the country's leading bank, NLB - NOVA LJUBLJANSKA BANKA (EUR 5.4 bil in assets) which is currently 85% controlled by the state. Potential investors have until 22 October 2001 to make their bids for 34% of the bank's shares. In May 2002, a further 14% will be offered to institutional investors. The government is aiming to finally hold no more than 25% plus one of the bank's shares.