WEBVTT 00:00:01.986 --> 00:00:05.652 Here to present the conclusions of the 139th government 00:00:05.773 --> 00:00:08.930 meeting are Finance Minister Klemen Boštjančič, 00:00:09.050 --> 00:00:13.390 the ministry's State Secretary Nikolina Prah, and Defense Minister 00:00:13.511 --> 00:00:18.283 Borut Sajovic. Today, the government passed several decisions concerning 00:00:18.404 --> 00:00:22.219 the Ministry of Defense. The floor is yours. -Hello again. 00:00:22.340 --> 00:00:27.836 Our service men and women deserve 00:00:27.957 --> 00:00:31.249 the highest level of safety and mobility. 00:00:31.370 --> 00:00:37.849 That's why we decided today to continue the process of acquiring 00:00:37.970 --> 00:00:44.719 eight-wheeled military vehicles that would enable this. 00:00:44.840 --> 00:00:51.770 The key message is that we're starting a public tender process 00:00:51.890 --> 00:00:57.681 by negotiating with Finland's government and their Ministry 00:00:57.802 --> 00:01:02.240 of Defense, just as we have cooperated with, say, 00:01:02.360 --> 00:01:06.229 Germany and some other countries. 00:01:06.350 --> 00:01:09.564 A basic framework will be signed. 00:01:09.685 --> 00:01:14.920 We'd like to equip two battalion groups, 00:01:15.041 --> 00:01:18.469 one a battle group, the other a reconnaissance group. 00:01:18.590 --> 00:01:25.017 We're talking about two orders of 53 vehicles. 00:01:25.160 --> 00:01:32.720 The time frame will be between 2025 and 2027 for the reconnaissance group 00:01:33.067 --> 00:01:37.611 and between 2026 and 2030 for the other group. 00:01:37.790 --> 00:01:41.629 The preliminary cost, which is not a secret, 00:01:41.750 --> 00:01:47.120 even though it's not finalized and was passed as part 00:01:47.390 --> 00:01:52.219 of the current budget, is around €700 million. 00:01:52.340 --> 00:01:58.250 The key takeaway is that these vehicles are cheaper 00:01:58.370 --> 00:02:03.349 than the Boxer vehicles. We'll keep our promise and save an amount 00:02:03.470 --> 00:02:10.536 that will certainly be greater than €400 million 00:02:10.657 --> 00:02:12.439 when all is said and done. 00:02:12.560 --> 00:02:16.489 The savings will come from both the cheaper purchase price 00:02:16.610 --> 00:02:23.029 and significant savings from reduced maintenance costs. 00:02:23.150 --> 00:02:31.003 I know what the world "Patria" means in Slovenia. 00:02:31.124 --> 00:02:34.009 It's a synonym for something. 00:02:34.130 --> 00:02:39.229 Our colleagues and the government will do our best to ensure 00:02:39.350 --> 00:02:44.179 that the processes will be as transparent, public, 00:02:44.300 --> 00:02:46.868 and forthright as possible. 00:02:46.989 --> 00:02:53.809 Another important decision by the government 00:02:53.930 --> 00:02:57.719 is to set up an inter-ministerial working group 00:02:57.840 --> 00:03:03.569 that will use the example of the Peter Držaj Hospital 00:03:03.690 --> 00:03:07.229 to increase hospital capacity in Slovenia. 00:03:07.350 --> 00:03:11.970 The inter-ministerial group consists of staff from 00:03:12.090 --> 00:03:16.289 the Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Health. 00:03:16.410 --> 00:03:19.249 We'd like to see the same cooperation 00:03:19.370 --> 00:03:21.930 we saw with the Peter Držaj project. 00:03:22.050 --> 00:03:27.224 So far, we've received an initiative 00:03:27.345 --> 00:03:30.959 for the collaboration of five regional hospitals. 00:03:31.080 --> 00:03:33.389 This isn't set in stone. 00:03:33.510 --> 00:03:39.943 The most important takeaway is that we have about €100 million 00:03:40.064 --> 00:03:42.051 set aside for this purpose. 00:03:42.510 --> 00:03:49.889 Also of note is the nomination of the State Secretary 00:03:50.010 --> 00:03:57.749 at the Ministry of Defense. Boštjan Pavlin served as 00:03:57.870 --> 00:04:05.399 the first operative head of the Resilience 2024 campaign. 00:04:05.520 --> 00:04:12.976 With his nomination, we wish to further enhance the economic, 00:04:13.097 --> 00:04:19.289 civilian, and military resilience of the country. 00:04:19.410 --> 00:04:22.649 These will be his main tasks. 00:04:22.770 --> 00:04:27.336 Thank you, Minister. Some questions from the press here. 00:04:27.457 --> 00:04:29.127 Wait, wait! 00:04:29.252 --> 00:04:32.057 You received a mic. 00:04:33.380 --> 00:04:35.159 Petra Marc, TV Slovenia. 00:04:35.280 --> 00:04:38.160 You mentioned 106 vehicles in two batches, 00:04:38.280 --> 00:04:41.009 first 53, followed by another 53. 00:04:41.130 --> 00:04:45.450 Do you have the timeline for the first delivery? 00:04:45.570 --> 00:04:48.120 Based on my quick calculation, 00:04:48.240 --> 00:04:54.060 the per-vehicle price is €6.6 million, so will the savings 00:04:54.180 --> 00:04:58.700 be as much as promised when the Boxer contract was canceled? 00:04:58.880 --> 00:05:03.649 The savings will be greater that the promised €400 million. 00:05:03.770 --> 00:05:08.216 We need to consider the purchase price 00:05:08.390 --> 00:05:12.716 as well as the maintenance and operation costs 00:05:12.837 --> 00:05:16.819 The Slovenian Armed Forces already have Patria Vehicles. 00:05:16.940 --> 00:05:19.309 They've had them for years. 00:05:19.430 --> 00:05:21.716 Our experience with them is good. 00:05:21.837 --> 00:05:26.689 The service and maintenance costs are among the lowest in the world. 00:05:26.810 --> 00:05:30.835 Thank you. We have another question here before we go online. 00:05:30.956 --> 00:05:34.680 Lea Majcen, STA. I have several questions. 00:05:34.801 --> 00:05:38.209 Let's start with Patria. 00:05:38.330 --> 00:05:43.250 The government has greenlighted the purchase. Can you outline 00:05:43.370 --> 00:05:46.183 how the process will proceed? 00:05:46.304 --> 00:05:48.813 How will things move from here? 00:05:48.934 --> 00:05:52.286 When could the contract with the supplier be signed 00:05:52.407 --> 00:05:56.090 and when will the armored vehicles arrive in Slovenia? 00:05:56.211 --> 00:06:00.456 It's a public tender with negotiations defined by legislation. 00:06:00.577 --> 00:06:04.296 They'll take place with Finland's Ministry of Defense 00:06:04.417 --> 00:06:06.930 and the manufacturer of the vehicles. 00:06:07.050 --> 00:06:12.043 There are two deadlines: from 2025 to 2027 00:06:12.164 --> 00:06:15.543 and from 2026 to 2030. 00:06:15.664 --> 00:06:21.479 This is in line with the strategy for equipping the Armed Forces 00:06:21.600 --> 00:06:25.380 in the short, middle, and long terms, 00:06:25.500 --> 00:06:28.439 as approved by Slovenia's Parliament. 00:06:28.560 --> 00:06:31.830 I feel this needs to be emphasized. 00:06:31.960 --> 00:06:35.399 Any other questions, Lea? 00:06:35.520 --> 00:06:37.530 As you mentioned, 00:06:37.651 --> 00:06:41.970 Patria has a negative connotation in this country 00:06:42.090 --> 00:06:45.400 based on what happened. Will you now seek broader 00:06:45.521 --> 00:06:48.280 political support for this purchase? 00:06:50.130 --> 00:06:54.002 One of the phrases I use, and I'm sorry 00:06:54.123 --> 00:06:57.619 if I repeat it too often, 00:06:57.740 --> 00:07:03.080 is that security can't be the domain of the left 00:07:03.200 --> 00:07:07.015 or the right, the government or the opposition. 00:07:07.136 --> 00:07:09.601 I'm trying my best in the committee, 00:07:09.722 --> 00:07:13.399 and I'm confident that we'll reach a broad consensus. 00:07:13.520 --> 00:07:18.671 Slovenian service members deserve that. 00:07:19.670 --> 00:07:23.929 What did the market analysis tell you about your purchase? 00:07:24.050 --> 00:07:26.536 About the suppliers of the vehicles? 00:07:26.720 --> 00:07:32.577 Our market analysis compared everything currently available 00:07:33.110 --> 00:07:37.459 in the European and the global markets. 00:07:37.580 --> 00:07:42.079 It's apparent that when we consider the price 00:07:42.200 --> 00:07:46.340 and the safety standards that guarantee the well-being 00:07:46.460 --> 00:07:51.769 of our service members, the Finnish eight-wheelers 00:07:51.890 --> 00:07:54.769 are the optimal choice. 00:07:54.890 --> 00:08:01.247 On a different topic, it turned out that the school dorm 00:08:01.368 --> 00:08:05.053 that caught on fire this morning was not equipped 00:08:05.174 --> 00:08:08.269 with fire alarms because they weren't required. 00:08:08.390 --> 00:08:12.943 Should this event prompt the state 00:08:13.064 --> 00:08:17.797 to think about changing the relevant legislation? 00:08:19.730 --> 00:08:25.159 First, I'd like to thank all the first responders, 00:08:25.280 --> 00:08:29.265 primarily the firefighters of the Ljubljana Fire Department. 00:08:29.386 --> 00:08:34.729 They were fast, effective, and were able to save what could be saved. 00:08:34.850 --> 00:08:38.131 They're all safe. 00:08:38.252 --> 00:08:44.599 I wish those who were injured a speedy recovery. 00:08:44.720 --> 00:08:51.731 The relevant minister toured the site of the fire today 00:08:51.852 --> 00:08:57.519 and I believe we'll hold a press conference this afternoon. 00:08:57.640 --> 00:09:03.748 But legislation should be a living entity. 00:09:03.869 --> 00:09:10.323 If we see systemic faults, we'll certainly need to update the laws, 00:09:10.444 --> 00:09:14.498 and I'm confident we'll find a consensus in the government 00:09:14.619 --> 00:09:16.359 and in Parliament. 00:09:16.480 --> 00:09:18.399 Final question. 00:09:18.520 --> 00:09:21.940 Since you headed the Freedom parliamentary group 00:09:22.060 --> 00:09:24.880 before you became a minister, 00:09:25.001 --> 00:09:29.830 you got credit from all sides for holding your group together. 00:09:29.950 --> 00:09:32.483 Forty MPs is not a small number. 00:09:32.604 --> 00:09:36.983 Today, we learned that a Freedom Party MP 00:09:37.104 --> 00:09:41.631 switched sides to the Democrats, which allowed them 00:09:41.752 --> 00:09:45.085 to become a parliamentary party. 00:09:45.206 --> 00:09:47.745 I'd like to ask you for your comment. 00:09:47.866 --> 00:09:54.132 The Freedom parliamentary group continues to be well-led 00:09:54.253 --> 00:09:56.439 and is highly motivated. 00:09:56.682 --> 00:10:01.275 Regarding the transfer I will only say that 00:10:01.544 --> 00:10:08.909 principles and loyalty are very important values in politics, 00:10:09.202 --> 00:10:13.685 that have to rank significantly higher 00:10:13.806 --> 00:10:18.308 than any individual's short-term personal political benefits. 00:10:19.250 --> 00:10:21.419 We have a question online 00:10:21.540 --> 00:10:25.290 by Nikola Milosavić from Al Jazeera. Go ahead. 00:10:26.573 --> 00:10:30.645 Greetings, Mr. Minister. Lately we have been hearing about 00:10:30.765 --> 00:10:35.042 the demands of the US President Donald Trump 00:10:35.163 --> 00:10:38.972 to increase the GDP for defence. 00:10:39.093 --> 00:10:46.220 I would like to ask you for a short, yet concrete answer. 00:10:46.340 --> 00:10:53.075 Do you find this realistic? Is Slovenia at this moment 00:10:53.196 --> 00:10:56.779 prepared to give 5% of its GDB for defence? 00:10:57.943 --> 00:11:00.741 Thank you for the question. 00:11:01.085 --> 00:11:07.824 We need to discuss these things and look for solutions 00:11:07.945 --> 00:11:10.528 in a calm and deliberate manner. 00:11:10.671 --> 00:11:17.141 The security situation is being tested around the globe. 00:11:17.943 --> 00:11:21.908 There are storms, tempests and fires, 00:11:22.029 --> 00:11:26.196 and considerations about whether we should allocate 00:11:26.317 --> 00:11:29.693 additional funds for our common security 00:11:29.973 --> 00:11:32.409 are certainly warranted. 00:11:32.603 --> 00:11:34.627 But, one thing at a time. 00:11:34.747 --> 00:11:38.747 The Slovenian Parliament has adopted a resolution 00:11:38.868 --> 00:11:43.354 outlining our commitment to gradually allocate 00:11:43.475 --> 00:11:50.648 2% of funds for the expenditures you mentioned by 2030. 00:11:50.769 --> 00:11:55.436 Progress is evident and, in recent years, measurable as well. 00:11:55.557 --> 00:12:00.339 This year, we will exceed 1.5%, 00:12:00.500 --> 00:12:04.941 reaching approximately 1.63% in 2026, 00:12:05.062 --> 00:12:08.240 with further increases to follow. 00:12:08.429 --> 00:12:13.808 We will address all sorts of challenges through discussions 00:12:14.460 --> 00:12:19.841 both within the European Union and within the alliance. 00:12:20.421 --> 00:12:25.441 Thank you. We have another question online. Špela Bezjak, POP TV. 00:12:26.216 --> 00:12:30.784 Greetings, Minister Sajovic. I know you are the Minister of Defence, 00:12:30.905 --> 00:12:33.296 but you are also a member of the government, 00:12:33.417 --> 00:12:36.096 which serves as the assembly of SDH. 00:12:36.216 --> 00:12:39.289 What is your view on the situation regarding 00:12:39.410 --> 00:12:42.343 the CSS sheltered workshop in Škofja Loka. 00:12:42.464 --> 00:12:44.997 Minister Mesec has already initiated 00:12:45.118 --> 00:12:49.404 procedures to halt the liquidation, but I would like to know 00:12:49.524 --> 00:12:53.441 what was discussed at today's government meeting 00:12:53.562 --> 00:12:55.979 and how you perceive the fact 00:12:56.100 --> 00:12:59.517 that the SDH leadership has yet to clarify 00:12:59.638 --> 00:13:04.888 all of the suspicious circumstances surrounding this liquidation 00:13:05.009 --> 00:13:08.494 despite Minister Mesec’s calls for explanations. 00:13:08.614 --> 00:13:11.905 Again, the government acts as the SDH assembly. 00:13:12.026 --> 00:13:15.176 Do you think Mr. Debeljak should step forward 00:13:15.297 --> 00:13:19.085 and explain to the public, or at least the government, 00:13:19.206 --> 00:13:22.130 what transpired behind the scenes? Thank you. 00:13:22.250 --> 00:13:25.520 This issue, which is being actively addressed 00:13:25.641 --> 00:13:27.949 with efforts to find solutions, 00:13:28.070 --> 00:13:31.190 was not a focal point of today’s meeting. 00:13:31.310 --> 00:13:33.322 However, one thing is clear. 00:13:33.443 --> 00:13:37.475 Sheltered workshops are a valuable model 00:13:37.656 --> 00:13:44.019 and must operate in line with certain business principles. 00:13:44.201 --> 00:13:47.541 The key message is that the company has been 00:13:47.662 --> 00:13:51.028 facing difficulties and losses for a long time. 00:13:51.148 --> 00:13:54.841 I am confident that, during this government’s term, 00:13:54.962 --> 00:13:58.879 we will soon find a solution through cooperation 00:13:59.000 --> 00:14:03.208 with local stakeholders, SDH, and the government, 00:14:03.329 --> 00:14:10.441 ensuring a better future for the company one way or another. 00:14:10.656 --> 00:14:15.841 Furthermore, it has been clearly stated 00:14:15.962 --> 00:14:19.040 that Slovenian Railways is prepared to offer 00:14:19.161 --> 00:14:22.161 employment opportunities to those affected. 00:14:22.536 --> 00:14:26.109 The journalist from Al Jazeera is raising his hand. 00:14:26.230 --> 00:14:28.730 Nikola, do you have a question? 00:14:29.330 --> 00:14:31.757 Yes, please. Mr. Minister, 00:14:31.878 --> 00:14:36.296 could you perhaps answer a little more concretely? 00:14:36.417 --> 00:14:39.310 Do you support and find 5% realistic? 00:14:39.430 --> 00:14:42.549 Not the projection of 2%, but 5%. 00:14:42.670 --> 00:14:45.920 Secondly, what is your response to calls 00:14:46.041 --> 00:14:51.208 for the defence budget to be invested in dual-use capabilities, 00:14:51.329 --> 00:14:56.412 such as hospitals, helicopters, and potentially even factories 00:14:56.619 --> 00:15:00.869 or rather the establishment of the defence industry? 00:15:02.126 --> 00:15:07.908 The numbers you mentioned are being heavily discussed 00:15:08.029 --> 00:15:12.279 but are not subject to decision-making at this time. 00:15:12.400 --> 00:15:16.707 I am confident that we will find the necessary funds 00:15:16.827 --> 00:15:20.244 and, most importantly, the means to ensure 00:15:20.365 --> 00:15:25.193 the highest level of security for our citizens. 00:15:25.314 --> 00:15:28.469 Regarding dual-use capabilities, importantly, 00:15:28.590 --> 00:15:32.520 the military does not and cannot exist solely for itself 00:15:32.640 --> 00:15:34.640 or just for defence purposes. 00:15:34.761 --> 00:15:38.308 As you have seen during past floods, 00:15:38.538 --> 00:15:45.454 in Slovenia, within two hours of any natural or other disaster, 00:15:45.575 --> 00:15:48.575 we can deploy several hundred members 00:15:48.696 --> 00:15:51.941 of the Slovenian Armed Forces to the field. 00:15:52.062 --> 00:15:54.196 Working alongside an efficient 00:15:54.316 --> 00:15:57.821 civil protection, rescue, and firefighting system, 00:15:57.942 --> 00:16:02.019 they will do all they can to save as much as can be saved. 00:16:02.200 --> 00:16:05.632 Špela Bezjak, do you also have further questions? 00:16:06.153 --> 00:16:09.608 Yes. Going back to CSS, 00:16:09.796 --> 00:16:13.213 Mr. Minister, you did not answer me fully, 00:16:14.154 --> 00:16:17.874 Are you as Minister, and as a citizen, happy with the 00:16:17.995 --> 00:16:22.007 communication or non-communication of the SDH leadership? 00:16:25.159 --> 00:16:30.341 These are important issues that must be discussed, 00:16:30.636 --> 00:16:33.386 but, in order to avoid any doubts, 00:16:33.507 --> 00:16:36.424 final decisions must be communicated 00:16:36.545 --> 00:16:40.111 only once they have been properly made. 00:16:40.232 --> 00:16:45.452 It is also essential to properly inform the public of this, 00:16:45.573 --> 00:16:51.323 as people's hardships are something that we care about in this country 00:16:51.444 --> 00:16:53.944 and they require clear answers. 00:16:54.316 --> 00:16:59.003 Thank you, Minister, have a nice day. -Thank you. 00:16:59.450 --> 00:17:04.533 Now we will be joined by Minister of Finance Klemen Boštjančič 00:17:04.654 --> 00:17:07.404 and State Secretary Nikolina Prah, 00:17:07.525 --> 00:17:12.692 who will present the national programme for financial literacy. 00:17:13.139 --> 00:17:19.208 So, please, come to the podium. 00:17:21.189 --> 00:17:22.789 Thank you. 00:17:27.192 --> 00:17:30.986 Go ahead, Minister. -Greetings. I am extremely pleased 00:17:31.107 --> 00:17:33.679 that today the government has adopted 00:17:33.800 --> 00:17:36.922 a new national financial literacy programme. 00:17:37.042 --> 00:17:41.190 Since the beginning of our mandate, the Ministry of Finance 00:17:41.311 --> 00:17:45.027 has pursued the goal of improving financial literacy 00:17:45.147 --> 00:17:48.508 through the cooperation of various stakeholders, 00:17:48.629 --> 00:17:53.210 thereby promoting responsible decision-making among all citizens. 00:17:53.330 --> 00:17:58.041 The new programme replaces the outdated one from 2010 00:17:58.377 --> 00:18:02.741 and introduces a comprehensive approach to financial education 00:18:02.862 --> 00:18:05.035 across different target groups. 00:18:05.382 --> 00:18:09.049 It follows best practices and recommendations 00:18:09.170 --> 00:18:13.915 from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development 00:18:14.035 --> 00:18:16.508 and the European Commission. 00:18:17.000 --> 00:18:20.072 The most significant innovation, in my view, 00:18:20.193 --> 00:18:23.443 is the integration of financial literacy 00:18:23.564 --> 00:18:27.064 into primary and secondary school curricula 00:18:27.185 --> 00:18:29.602 either as a standalone subject 00:18:29.723 --> 00:18:33.473 or as part of existing subjects and activities 00:18:33.594 --> 00:18:35.761 with a minimum of 35 hours 00:18:35.882 --> 00:18:40.049 in both primary and secondary education programmes. 00:18:40.732 --> 00:18:46.482 At the ministry, we have constantly emphasised that financial literacy 00:18:46.603 --> 00:18:52.569 must not only be recognised as important on paper 00:18:52.808 --> 00:18:57.041 but also implemented in practice, 00:18:57.162 --> 00:19:00.495 and its inclusion in the education system 00:19:00.616 --> 00:19:03.033 is the only right way forward. 00:19:03.431 --> 00:19:07.583 This programme addresses the needs of different target groups, 00:19:07.703 --> 00:19:11.350 both young and old, as financially literate citizens 00:19:11.470 --> 00:19:13.544 are generally better equipped 00:19:13.665 --> 00:19:17.998 to make informed and responsible financial decisions, 00:19:18.130 --> 00:19:21.420 are less susceptible to fraud and exploitation, 00:19:21.541 --> 00:19:24.974 and better prepared for unforeseen circumstances. 00:19:25.684 --> 00:19:29.867 The programme also extends to small and medium-sized enterprises. 00:19:29.987 --> 00:19:34.563 We have ensured that the measures implemented with this programme 00:19:34.712 --> 00:19:37.574 will be subject to measurable evaluation. 00:19:37.695 --> 00:19:42.481 I have maintained that only through the assessment of successfulness 00:19:42.602 --> 00:19:45.990 can we verify the effectiveness of our solutions 00:19:46.111 --> 00:19:50.861 and adapt them to changing social and economic conditions. 00:19:51.513 --> 00:19:55.307 Before I give the floor to State Secretary Nikolina Prah, 00:19:55.428 --> 00:20:00.321 whose team has prepared this new financial literacy programme, 00:20:00.543 --> 00:20:06.044 Let me add that the Ministry has already overhauled the website, 00:20:06.218 --> 00:20:08.658 meant for financial education. 00:20:08.878 --> 00:20:11.644 We are very active also on social media 00:20:11.784 --> 00:20:16.318 where we offer financial content, explained in a simple way. 00:20:16.591 --> 00:20:20.511 A while ago, we have published two info graphics of the budget. 00:20:20.718 --> 00:20:24.651 One for the general public and the other for children. 00:20:24.844 --> 00:20:28.701 To explain, what is the state spending the funds for and how much. 00:20:28.884 --> 00:20:35.018 We are releasing the podcast again to illuminate some financial topics. 00:20:35.284 --> 00:20:38.138 I invite you to follow our content 00:20:38.304 --> 00:20:43.311 on the Ministry's website and on social networks. 00:20:43.591 --> 00:20:48.664 Now I'm giving the floor to the State Secretary Nikolina Prah. 00:20:48.871 --> 00:20:52.064 Thank you. I would refer to the Minister's words. 00:20:52.231 --> 00:20:56.444 At the Ministry of Finance, we find the financial literacy very important 00:20:56.644 --> 00:20:58.744 since the beginning of this tenure. 00:20:59.058 --> 00:21:01.138 We started working on this thoroughly, 00:21:01.258 --> 00:21:03.864 with the strategy for the development of the capital market. 00:21:04.011 --> 00:21:07.998 We thought that literacy is one of the key areas 00:21:08.178 --> 00:21:11.551 to strengthen the market and it is one of the pillars 00:21:11.718 --> 00:21:16.124 to develop the capital market. But it shouldn't be all. 00:21:16.324 --> 00:21:21.251 We upgraded the issue, because we believe in a comprehensive approach. 00:21:21.484 --> 00:21:26.284 We founded a special workgroup in May 2023. 00:21:26.664 --> 00:21:28.664 The workgroup is quite broadly based. 00:21:28.798 --> 00:21:32.978 We wanted to get the data from a wide circle of participles 00:21:33.181 --> 00:21:37.248 who are doing the financial literacy in public already. 00:21:37.421 --> 00:21:43.458 Somehow, we try to coordinate, which way to follow. 00:21:43.691 --> 00:21:47.438 This workgroup was inter-ministerial 00:21:47.544 --> 00:21:50.091 with cooperation of the Ministry of Finance, 00:21:50.251 --> 00:21:54.978 Ministries of Digital Transformation, Education, Higher Education 00:21:55.211 --> 00:21:56.884 and Economy, of course. 00:21:57.091 --> 00:22:00.851 And all three controllers of our financial system. 00:22:00.978 --> 00:22:03.938 Banka Slovenije which is very active in this area. 00:22:04.224 --> 00:22:07.931 The Securities Market Agency and the Insurance Supervision Agency. 00:22:08.164 --> 00:22:13.171 We have attracted interest groupings as well. 00:22:13.404 --> 00:22:17.051 They have a lot of programmes and a lot of events 00:22:17.298 --> 00:22:20.811 for financial literacy in their fields. 00:22:21.018 --> 00:22:23.871 Slovenian Insurance Association, Association of Management Companies 00:22:23.978 --> 00:22:26.691 and Bank Association of Slovenia. 00:22:26.924 --> 00:22:32.491 With debate, exchange of opinions and views on quite a few meetings, 00:22:32.738 --> 00:22:35.998 we have adopted a final document, 00:22:36.131 --> 00:22:39.024 which is a National financial literacy programme 00:22:39.158 --> 00:22:42.031 that was adopted by the government today. 00:22:42.251 --> 00:22:47.431 It is important that this programme addresses the public 00:22:47.678 --> 00:22:50.931 across all age groups, from children, youngsters, 00:22:51.084 --> 00:22:55.291 students, working population and vulnerable groups 00:22:55.491 --> 00:22:58.998 to small and medium-sized businesses. We also recognized 00:22:59.231 --> 00:23:03.791 that there isn't enough literacy in small and medium-sized businesses 00:23:03.944 --> 00:23:09.044 to enable a better and faster development 00:23:09.151 --> 00:23:15.864 or accelerated funding and with it improving business. 00:23:16.538 --> 00:23:21.424 The key thing when preparing the program of financial literacy was 00:23:21.638 --> 00:23:27.304 to join all different participles and somehow target 00:23:27.464 --> 00:23:30.798 which content will be introduced. 00:23:30.991 --> 00:23:34.624 Namely, it was observed that certain content is being replicated 00:23:34.798 --> 00:23:37.244 or is being addressed by more participles. 00:23:37.458 --> 00:23:40.598 And some content is being overlooked, which isn't right either. 00:23:40.971 --> 00:23:43.958 National programme is anticipating a founding of the council 00:23:44.078 --> 00:23:46.304 for financial literacy. 00:23:46.531 --> 00:23:49.104 The council is appointed by the government and it will consist 00:23:49.218 --> 00:23:53.738 of similar participles as the workgroup for this project. 00:23:53.924 --> 00:24:00.991 This means a wide range of competent people for considering 00:24:01.258 --> 00:24:05.824 the key content, in what way and what is the objective. 00:24:06.351 --> 00:24:09.398 This council will give yearly reports to the government. 00:24:09.558 --> 00:24:14.904 It shall report about the work done and which criteria were met. 00:24:15.091 --> 00:24:18.251 The literacy will encompass a very wide range, 00:24:18.364 --> 00:24:21.611 from insurance, banking, capital markets 00:24:21.818 --> 00:24:25.424 to the consumers' rights, sustainable financing and digitalization. 00:24:25.551 --> 00:24:31.411 Or as we mentioned before, how the making of budget is working, 00:24:31.591 --> 00:24:33.631 how we are paying taxes. 00:24:33.778 --> 00:24:37.071 We believe that everybody should know these topics 00:24:37.218 --> 00:24:44.278 and the council will give directions how to introduce them. 00:24:44.618 --> 00:24:47.042 The council will be appointed in three months 00:24:47.162 --> 00:24:49.304 and it will begin working immediately. 00:24:49.618 --> 00:24:53.198 Two measures in the programme are standing out. 00:24:53.404 --> 00:24:57.184 The first one is establishing a website, 00:24:57.344 --> 00:24:59.878 a special website that doesn't exist in Slovenia yet. 00:25:00.084 --> 00:25:02.738 It will be meant exclusively for financial literacy. 00:25:02.964 --> 00:25:08.098 For placing the content on this website 00:25:08.318 --> 00:25:12.258 we will have a special committee, consisting of similar participles 00:25:12.391 --> 00:25:16.324 who are preparing the financial content adapted 00:25:16.571 --> 00:25:20.418 for all age groups, children, youngsters, 00:25:20.671 --> 00:25:22.638 active population and elderly people 00:25:22.818 --> 00:25:26.544 and small and medium-sized businesses as well. 00:25:26.724 --> 00:25:28.931 The committee will be appointed in one month's time, 00:25:29.011 --> 00:25:33.051 since today's adoption of the programme. 00:25:33.244 --> 00:25:36.944 The second important measure, as the Minister has mentioned, 00:25:37.178 --> 00:25:41.778 and we are especially happy to reach an agreement for this 00:25:42.024 --> 00:25:46.938 with the Ministry of Education, which is supporting us in this, 00:25:47.091 --> 00:25:52.311 to implement in elementary and secondary schools 00:25:52.578 --> 00:25:55.478 as required course or as a part of the course, 00:25:55.731 --> 00:25:58.751 content in terms of financial literacy 00:25:58.904 --> 00:26:02.364 to the extent of 35 hours per year. 00:26:02.538 --> 00:26:05.144 In elementary and secondary schools as well. 00:26:05.491 --> 00:26:07.751 When the council is established, 00:26:07.904 --> 00:26:13.211 we will try to coordinate, how we shall approach this 00:26:13.444 --> 00:26:15.438 and as soon as possible reach the objective 00:26:15.551 --> 00:26:20.018 to enter these content connected to financial literacy in schools, 00:26:20.144 --> 00:26:27.518 because we want for our society to make good financial decisions, 00:26:27.778 --> 00:26:31.451 which is the objective of this programme. 00:26:31.958 --> 00:26:35.644 The minister has mentioned and I can conclude 00:26:35.878 --> 00:26:40.251 that we haven't been asleep until now. 00:26:40.464 --> 00:26:47.398 We were actively trying to show these content to the public. 00:26:47.618 --> 00:26:51.904 We were doing Financial Fridays, 00:26:53.204 --> 00:26:57.211 where we try to introduce the topics in a simple, comprehensible way, 00:26:57.371 --> 00:27:01.144 mainly on social networks. 00:27:01.324 --> 00:27:04.371 We launched a new project of the financial podcasts 00:27:04.458 --> 00:27:08.071 with interesting conversations with different participants, 00:27:08.231 --> 00:27:10.231 the content is again financial. 00:27:11.031 --> 00:27:16.444 We didn't forget about the children. There is a project Bodi FIN, 00:27:16.651 --> 00:27:22.984 we have also special leaflets, why do we have a budget 00:27:23.098 --> 00:27:27.144 and how we adopt it. We want to upgrade it even further. 00:27:27.324 --> 00:27:33.738 At the Ministry, we are very happy that the programme was adopted today. 00:27:34.091 --> 00:27:36.338 Thank you for this detailed report. 00:27:36.518 --> 00:27:40.124 Lea. -There is nothing to add here. 00:27:40.250 --> 00:27:44.298 Maybe only one thing, in which school subject 00:27:44.464 --> 00:27:49.198 would you implement these topics? 00:27:49.571 --> 00:27:55.931 This is a topic for Ministry of Education. 00:27:56.291 --> 00:28:00.138 They have some ideas, how to implement this, 00:28:00.271 --> 00:28:02.304 in what way or in which subjects. 00:28:02.511 --> 00:28:06.524 In the upper levels of elementary schools or in secondary schools. 00:28:06.698 --> 00:28:10.871 This will be talked about at the council, 00:28:11.058 --> 00:28:15.338 where we will express our instructions or reservations, 00:28:15.545 --> 00:28:19.085 how to reach the objective. 00:28:19.271 --> 00:28:23.445 Our point of view is that this should be a stand-alone subject 00:28:23.611 --> 00:28:26.038 in elementary and in secondary school. 00:28:27.105 --> 00:28:33.265 The fact is that we had very constructive meetings 00:28:33.405 --> 00:28:35.415 with the Ministry of Education. 00:28:35.548 --> 00:28:40.628 Changing the curriculum is a long process. 00:28:42.221 --> 00:28:46.484 There is a lot of interest to change the curriculum. 00:28:46.618 --> 00:28:49.991 The government is advocating for one of them 00:28:50.124 --> 00:28:56.011 and I believe we can introduce it soon, this is digitalization. 00:28:56.171 --> 00:28:58.998 Or computer science and digitalization, 00:28:59.184 --> 00:29:02.651 which are partly overlapping with financial literacy. 00:29:02.891 --> 00:29:06.171 We wish to have a stand-alone subject 00:29:06.878 --> 00:29:11.051 and these meetings were very constructive. 00:29:12.304 --> 00:29:16.704 We haven't written it, 00:29:16.884 --> 00:29:23.984 but we've said that we will have further meetings in the coming months 00:29:24.458 --> 00:29:28.324 with all participles in education to find the solutions. 00:29:29.651 --> 00:29:37.324 35 hours per year mean one period per week in a year. 00:29:37.524 --> 00:29:43.256 This is it. And I'm happy that the Ministry has established it, 00:29:43.376 --> 00:29:46.211 Minister Logaj to be concrete. 00:29:47.238 --> 00:29:49.984 That is a minimum. 00:29:50.191 --> 00:29:54.424 The Ministry of Education is supporting this, 00:29:54.538 --> 00:29:59.398 but the support is wider. There are also the Institute of Education, 00:30:00.807 --> 00:30:02.533 various councils, 00:30:02.653 --> 00:30:07.697 and within that we will find solutions that can go beyond that. 00:30:07.817 --> 00:30:11.013 That is the minimum we want to introduce, 00:30:11.133 --> 00:30:13.910 and we will also be looking for a solution 00:30:14.030 --> 00:30:16.244 as to whether it will be its own subject 00:30:16.364 --> 00:30:20.256 or whether it will be included in a subject in the first phase. 00:30:20.376 --> 00:30:23.203 But, as I said, I'm pleased because it's very clear 00:30:23.323 --> 00:30:25.996 that this is about financial literacy content, 00:30:26.116 --> 00:30:30.903 not something that we will say is about financial literacy, 00:30:31.023 --> 00:30:35.696 but it will only be a slightly changed already existing subject. 00:30:35.816 --> 00:30:38.618 This is a relatively complex issue, 00:30:38.738 --> 00:30:42.107 above all, the question is who is going to lecture in schools. 00:30:42.227 --> 00:30:43.828 There are some ideas, 00:30:43.948 --> 00:30:46.826 but I wouldn't go into those details yet, 00:30:46.946 --> 00:30:49.741 I'd rather do it in the next weeks 00:30:49.862 --> 00:30:55.911 with all the relevant stakeholders. 00:30:56.032 --> 00:31:02.811 But the minimum that we're going to implement 00:31:02.932 --> 00:31:06.081 is described in the programme. 00:31:06.531 --> 00:31:08.887 If I may add. 00:31:09.008 --> 00:31:11.668 Teacher training is also a very important objective 00:31:11.788 --> 00:31:13.984 of the national financial literacy programme, 00:31:14.104 --> 00:31:16.313 so we will have to approach that, 00:31:16.433 --> 00:31:19.294 because without teachers who know their field well, 00:31:19.414 --> 00:31:22.066 they will find it difficult to explain to young people, 00:31:22.186 --> 00:31:25.381 so that is certainly one of the important objectives as well. 00:31:25.501 --> 00:31:32.307 I would like to know about the CSS disability company. 00:31:32.734 --> 00:31:39.662 The Enterprise Union has called on Minister Mesec 00:31:39.783 --> 00:31:43.031 to change the strategy for the management of state investments, 00:31:43.151 --> 00:31:45.412 so that state-owned disability companies, 00:31:45.532 --> 00:31:48.006 there's another one in addition to CSS, 00:31:48.126 --> 00:31:52.532 would be classified as strategic investments. 00:31:52.688 --> 00:31:58.128 First of all, has Minister Mesec passed this on to you? 00:31:59.482 --> 00:32:04.327 Is this a realistic possibility, given what is happening? 00:32:04.448 --> 00:32:10.365 Are you going to classify state-owned disability companies as strategic? 00:32:11.922 --> 00:32:18.283 This CSS-related story has taken on a very specific dimension 00:32:18.404 --> 00:32:20.320 in recent weeks. 00:32:20.441 --> 00:32:25.437 One part of it is the liquidation 00:32:25.558 --> 00:32:31.202 and, above all, what will be the future fate of the employees. 00:32:32.360 --> 00:32:37.207 I believe that the solutions that are on the table, 00:32:37.328 --> 00:32:39.593 and there are several, 00:32:40.916 --> 00:32:48.227 guarantee the continued employment of those people. 00:32:48.348 --> 00:32:52.903 So I believe that, or I have no doubt that 00:32:53.207 --> 00:32:56.090 these people will continue to have jobs 00:32:56.210 --> 00:32:59.501 appropriate to their skills and competences. 00:32:59.621 --> 00:33:02.496 But the fact is that this debate has in recent weeks 00:33:02.616 --> 00:33:08.294 taken on this political dimension, or, if you like, beyond that. 00:33:08.694 --> 00:33:12.707 There are all sorts of people who are looking 00:33:12.828 --> 00:33:18.237 for their own political PR or space within this story, 00:33:18.591 --> 00:33:22.487 so from that point of view, as Minister of Finance, 00:33:22.607 --> 00:33:26.508 who also has jurisdiction over the SSH, 00:33:26.629 --> 00:33:29.991 even though the SSH is independent, as I keep stressing 00:33:30.111 --> 00:33:31.712 to my fellow ministers, 00:33:31.832 --> 00:33:35.421 to politicians who like to suggest in the National Assembly 00:33:35.541 --> 00:33:37.609 how the Government should interfere 00:33:37.729 --> 00:33:40.516 in the business of individual companies. 00:33:40.636 --> 00:33:44.776 I will not agree to this, 00:33:44.897 --> 00:33:49.766 because this is what we have achieved after many years. 00:33:49.887 --> 00:33:53.688 As I said, this question has taken on an extra dimension. 00:33:53.808 --> 00:33:57.392 I agree it is a reasonable one to address. 00:33:57.513 --> 00:34:01.338 Is this the right strategy? Perhaps. 00:34:01.459 --> 00:34:06.413 We are going to have some very intensive discussions 00:34:06.534 --> 00:34:11.948 in the next days. There are several possible solutions. 00:34:12.777 --> 00:34:16.873 Absolutely, in this context, as Minister of Finance, 00:34:16.993 --> 00:34:23.007 I agree that there should be some kind of specific recognition 00:34:23.798 --> 00:34:31.100 of the social importance or impact of these disability companies, 00:34:31.221 --> 00:34:34.024 which goes beyond profit. 00:34:34.215 --> 00:34:37.204 I agree that this needs to be addressed, 00:34:37.324 --> 00:34:40.335 and I believe we will do so in the next days. 00:34:40.455 --> 00:34:42.820 We already have several meetings scheduled 00:34:42.940 --> 00:34:46.274 to discuss the most appropriate solution. 00:34:46.800 --> 00:34:48.885 Minister Mesec has forwarded a decision 00:34:49.005 --> 00:34:52.127 to reverse the liquidation of the CSD. 00:34:52.248 --> 00:34:55.295 It will therefore obviously be reversed. 00:34:55.415 --> 00:34:59.508 How will the Government then give aid to the company 00:34:59.628 --> 00:35:04.520 if it is limited by European rules on state aid? 00:35:04.641 --> 00:35:07.311 I would not prejudge this. 00:35:07.432 --> 00:35:11.688 The fact is that this is largely a question for Minister Mesec, 00:35:11.808 --> 00:35:14.194 this is his portfolio. 00:35:14.315 --> 00:35:20.743 The aid which the Government can help with is limited, 00:35:20.961 --> 00:35:23.909 there are a series of rules, mainly European rules. 00:35:24.029 --> 00:35:27.681 I am talking about the kind of aid that is simply not allowed, 00:35:27.801 --> 00:35:29.908 however much we may want to give it, 00:35:30.028 --> 00:35:32.907 but there are some things we just can't do. 00:35:33.027 --> 00:35:37.013 In that context, this is a question for Minister Mesec. 00:35:37.133 --> 00:35:41.309 We had a short discussion on this today, 00:35:41.430 --> 00:35:45.166 all options should be explored. 00:35:45.559 --> 00:35:47.870 Minister Mesec has the task 00:35:47.991 --> 00:35:52.210 of finding out which solutions are even feasible. 00:35:52.331 --> 00:35:58.656 Some form of temporary financing if that's at all feasible. 00:35:59.490 --> 00:36:01.998 I have another question for you, 00:36:02.118 --> 00:36:05.648 as you are the vice chairman of the Freedom Movement. 00:36:05.768 --> 00:36:10.761 Today, one of your MPs has defected to the Democrats, 00:36:10.882 --> 00:36:12.725 to Anže Logar's party. In doing so, 00:36:12.845 --> 00:36:17.064 he has made it possible for it to become a parliamentary party. 00:36:17.184 --> 00:36:20.995 What is your comment on this? -I was very surprised. 00:36:21.115 --> 00:36:24.765 I had no idea about this until this morning. 00:36:24.888 --> 00:36:28.963 So I was surprised. 00:36:29.991 --> 00:36:36.090 I believe that every individual takes decisions 00:36:36.211 --> 00:36:38.962 according to certain personal standards. 00:36:39.082 --> 00:36:46.428 I strongly believe, in politics as well, in principles and loyalty. 00:36:46.639 --> 00:36:50.697 I believe there is perhaps less of that in politics than elsewhere. 00:36:50.817 --> 00:36:55.686 As long as I am in politics, I will fight for the opposite. 00:36:55.807 --> 00:36:59.448 I believe that if you make a decision 00:36:59.569 --> 00:37:01.460 and you subscribe to an idea, 00:37:01.580 --> 00:37:07.457 a minimum standard, which I also expect from the people around me, 00:37:07.578 --> 00:37:12.457 is that you stay there at least for that period of time, that mandate. 00:37:12.577 --> 00:37:14.624 That's my opinion. -Thank you. 00:37:14.744 --> 00:37:19.871 We have two journalists online. First, Špela Bezjak, Pop TV. 00:37:21.011 --> 00:37:25.810 I would like to return for a moment to the story of the CSS. 00:37:25.930 --> 00:37:29.981 You point out that SHH is independent in its decision-making. 00:37:30.101 --> 00:37:32.673 However, you are the Finance Minister, 00:37:32.793 --> 00:37:35.987 so I would like to ask you two questions. 00:37:36.107 --> 00:37:38.840 I really hope you will answer both of them concretely. 00:37:38.960 --> 00:37:42.940 The first question is, are you, as a citizen, as a minister 00:37:43.060 --> 00:37:47.002 and as Deputy Prime Minister, satisfied with the communication 00:37:47.122 --> 00:37:49.584 of the SSH management 00:37:49.705 --> 00:37:53.115 both with the public and the competent ministry? 00:37:53.235 --> 00:37:58.024 And the second question, since you are a financial expert, 00:37:58.442 --> 00:38:01.529 don't you find it strange, 00:38:01.650 --> 00:38:04.810 or do you find it acceptable and quite normal 00:38:04.930 --> 00:38:09.719 that the CEO of this disability company, Uroš Zarnik, 00:38:10.110 --> 00:38:12.872 has been given three mandates by the SSH, 00:38:12.992 --> 00:38:17.316 although the financial statements were already very poor, 00:38:17.436 --> 00:38:20.853 before the last one, he was even released from responsibility, 00:38:20.973 --> 00:38:22.574 which is a kind of praise. 00:38:22.694 --> 00:38:27.194 And on top of all that, he was given the post of liquidator. 00:38:27.314 --> 00:38:30.736 How do you comment on all these circumstances 00:38:30.856 --> 00:38:34.795 as a connoisseur and also a finance minister? Thank you. 00:38:34.915 --> 00:38:37.913 Briefly, as I said before, 00:38:38.034 --> 00:38:41.559 to a large extent, this issue started to be politicised, 00:38:41.679 --> 00:38:43.307 which I find disappointing, 00:38:43.427 --> 00:38:46.404 and I don't think it's good either for this company 00:38:46.524 --> 00:38:49.742 or for the general perception of the governance of companies 00:38:49.862 --> 00:38:52.512 indirectly owned by the state. 00:38:52.633 --> 00:38:55.688 I don't know the details of the CSS's business, 00:38:55.808 --> 00:38:58.363 but I believe in general 00:38:58.586 --> 00:39:04.147 that if a company has no long-term viability, 00:39:04.268 --> 00:39:06.320 it's better to restructure it. 00:39:06.440 --> 00:39:10.225 There is absolutely no dilemma about the need, 00:39:10.346 --> 00:39:12.290 especially in disability companies, 00:39:12.410 --> 00:39:15.555 which are particularly vulnerable because of their employees, 00:39:15.675 --> 00:39:17.946 to take care of those employees, 00:39:18.066 --> 00:39:22.096 who are quite clearly not able to find work on the market, 00:39:22.216 --> 00:39:25.778 especially today, when we have one of the lowest employment rates 00:39:25.898 --> 00:39:29.370 in the history of this country. But, on the other hand, 00:39:29.490 --> 00:39:33.241 to abuse this fate for politicking 00:39:33.362 --> 00:39:37.806 and for the idea that the state or the SSH should throw money 00:39:37.926 --> 00:39:40.442 at something that has no prospect in the long term, 00:39:40.562 --> 00:39:42.199 I just can't agree with that. 00:39:42.319 --> 00:39:46.384 So, absolutely, a solution must be found for the employees, 00:39:46.504 --> 00:39:49.931 and it must be found in agreement with them. 00:39:50.051 --> 00:39:52.673 Above all, I wouldn't like to see this agreement 00:39:52.793 --> 00:39:55.996 happening in front of the cameras and in front of the media, 00:39:56.116 --> 00:39:57.821 because that's bad for everyone. 00:39:57.941 --> 00:40:02.307 But on the other hand, to abuse this for politicking 00:40:02.428 --> 00:40:07.670 and to insist the state interfere in the companies even more 00:40:07.791 --> 00:40:11.620 is the wrong way to go and I don't want that. 00:40:12.004 --> 00:40:16.540 I now give the floor to Lucija Kavčič from Demokracija. 00:40:17.077 --> 00:40:22.207 I would like to know about financial literacy. 00:40:22.503 --> 00:40:26.808 The school curriculum is already quite full, 00:40:26.929 --> 00:40:31.231 so I would like to know if any content will be dropped, 00:40:31.351 --> 00:40:33.031 and which content. 00:40:33.193 --> 00:40:36.228 Will this subject be included in the curriculum 00:40:36.348 --> 00:40:39.238 for the next school year? 00:40:39.648 --> 00:40:42.398 Then I have a slightly different question. 00:40:42.518 --> 00:40:45.210 The Government has considered a proposal for consent 00:40:45.330 --> 00:40:49.768 on the lease of media space on RTV Slovenia, 00:40:49.889 --> 00:40:54.161 namely for the promotion of agriculture. 00:40:54.396 --> 00:40:59.692 What is the amount of the lease and for what period? Thank you. 00:41:00.697 --> 00:41:06.950 As regards financial literacy, as I have tried to explain before, 00:41:07.071 --> 00:41:09.745 it is a rather complex subject. 00:41:10.890 --> 00:41:14.508 I'm very pleased that there is a consensus within the Government, 00:41:14.628 --> 00:41:17.123 and above all, from the Ministry of Education, 00:41:17.243 --> 00:41:21.408 that this content should be addressed 00:41:22.521 --> 00:41:25.920 in a specific subject or as part of other content, 00:41:26.040 --> 00:41:29.791 and that these hours that we've indicated earlier are the minimum. 00:41:29.911 --> 00:41:34.143 On the other hand, as I said, there are still a number of things 00:41:34.263 --> 00:41:36.614 that I personally, as Minister of Finance, 00:41:36.734 --> 00:41:41.128 believe need to be addressed. Digitalisation is one of them. 00:41:41.248 --> 00:41:43.800 On the other hand, it's also clear 00:41:43.920 --> 00:41:49.116 that we can't just keep adding new school subjects, 00:41:49.237 --> 00:41:53.690 new content and new hours, but we have to adjust accordingly. 00:41:53.810 --> 00:41:59.742 Maybe some of the content from 20, 30, 50 years ago... 00:42:00.193 --> 00:42:03.141 For example, the Minister mentioned in a meeting 00:42:03.261 --> 00:42:07.622 that, to a large extent, the curriculum today 00:42:07.743 --> 00:42:10.593 is still from the Austro-Hungarian period. 00:42:10.713 --> 00:42:13.504 So, yes, I believe that this needs to be addressed, 00:42:13.624 --> 00:42:15.257 that it's difficult to do. 00:42:15.377 --> 00:42:19.757 But the world is changing at an accelerating pace 00:42:19.878 --> 00:42:23.127 and if we don't adapt in this way as well, 00:42:23.247 --> 00:42:25.652 we won't be doing well in the long run. 00:42:25.772 --> 00:42:29.086 So in this context, it's not specifically stated 00:42:29.206 --> 00:42:33.169 and it's not possible to introduce it next year. 00:42:33.290 --> 00:42:37.008 But as my colleague said, 00:42:37.226 --> 00:42:41.133 the council will start its work immediately, 00:42:41.254 --> 00:42:45.107 and one of the first tasks is precisely to specify 00:42:45.227 --> 00:42:47.463 by which year and in what way. 00:42:47.583 --> 00:42:50.971 But from the current arrangements with the Ministry of Education, 00:42:51.091 --> 00:42:53.965 this conversation will not only be limited to 00:42:54.085 --> 00:42:55.972 the subject of financial literacy, 00:42:56.092 --> 00:42:59.847 but also to a few other topics that the Government 00:42:59.967 --> 00:43:03.861 and some other stakeholders and organisations consider important, 00:43:03.981 --> 00:43:06.427 to be included in the curriculum 00:43:06.547 --> 00:43:11.206 and other content to be adapted accordingly. 00:43:11.327 --> 00:43:16.095 If it's necessary, even by reducing the hours of another subject. 00:43:16.215 --> 00:43:20.241 State Secretary, go ahead. -Let me just add. 00:43:20.614 --> 00:43:23.618 We have also discussed this in the working group, 00:43:23.738 --> 00:43:27.567 and the very clear position of the Ministry of Finance 00:43:27.687 --> 00:43:30.905 is that the introduction of a possible new subject 00:43:31.025 --> 00:43:35.996 doesn't mean an additional subject on top of existing subjects. 00:43:36.116 --> 00:43:41.009 We need to see which content is needed and which isn't. 00:43:41.259 --> 00:43:47.348 The Ministry of Finance believes that financial content is needed, 00:43:47.593 --> 00:43:50.902 but this doesn't mean any additional burden on children, 00:43:51.022 --> 00:43:54.908 it needs to be done in other ways, by reducing other content 00:43:55.028 --> 00:43:58.840 or even removing content that is absolutely outdated. 00:43:58.960 --> 00:44:01.993 The press release will go into great detail 00:44:02.113 --> 00:44:05.216 about the lease of media space at RTV Slovenia. 00:44:05.336 --> 00:44:07.798 We're talking about 28 episodes 00:44:07.918 --> 00:44:12.002 raising awareness about the agricultural profession, 00:44:12.122 --> 00:44:14.269 about the importance of farmers. 00:44:14.389 --> 00:44:17.768 More on that in the press release. 00:44:18.324 --> 00:44:20.950 Špela Bezjak has another question. 00:44:21.070 --> 00:44:24.057 Just one more question for the Minister. 00:44:24.177 --> 00:44:27.158 Would you, as the owner of a company, 00:44:27.278 --> 00:44:30.734 keep someone at the head of the company 00:44:30.855 --> 00:44:33.366 who has very poor financial statements? 00:44:33.486 --> 00:44:37.085 Would you release them from responsibility? 00:44:37.997 --> 00:44:41.605 Or would you try to remedy this financial situation, 00:44:41.725 --> 00:44:44.975 perhaps by replacing the CEO? Thank you. 00:44:46.072 --> 00:44:50.396 Of course, many times a company's financial statements 00:44:50.516 --> 00:44:55.116 are also an indication of the competence of the management, 00:44:55.236 --> 00:44:57.830 but this isn't always the case. Individual companies 00:44:57.950 --> 00:45:00.188 simply don't have the right business model, 00:45:00.308 --> 00:45:03.267 or don't know how to find one, to survive in the long term. 00:45:03.387 --> 00:45:06.083 I don't want to suggest that's what happened to CSS, 00:45:06.203 --> 00:45:08.449 because I don't know enough about it. 00:45:08.569 --> 00:45:10.833 However, the generalisation 00:45:10.954 --> 00:45:14.690 that companies that make a loss have bad CEOs 00:45:14.816 --> 00:45:17.597 and those that make a profit have good CEOs 00:45:17.717 --> 00:45:20.907 is absolutely not true. I have been very much involved 00:45:21.027 --> 00:45:23.690 in restructuring companies in difficulties. 00:45:23.810 --> 00:45:26.871 But the fact is that if a company in difficulties 00:45:26.991 --> 00:45:30.513 doesn't have the right business model, the right market, 00:45:30.633 --> 00:45:33.702 even the best CEO can't save it. 00:45:33.845 --> 00:45:37.757 I don't know this gentleman, I've never met him, 00:45:37.877 --> 00:45:41.599 and I don't want to judge whether he is good or not, 00:45:41.719 --> 00:45:43.793 whether he is competent or not. 00:45:43.913 --> 00:45:46.718 Lucija Kavčič, do you have another question? 00:45:46.838 --> 00:45:50.393 Yes, I just have one more short question. 00:45:50.514 --> 00:45:54.886 Will the press release also contain the cost 00:45:55.342 --> 00:45:59.066 of the lease of the media space? Thank you. 00:45:59.622 --> 00:46:04.289 Thank you, that concludes the press conference. Goodbye.