160th regular session of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia
Amendments to the Companies Act to reduce the regulatory burden on companies
The Government adopted the draft Act Amending the Companies Act and submitted it to the National Assembly for consideration under the urgent legislative procedure. The amended Act postpones the deadlines for sustainability reporting for certain groups of companies.
European Directive 2022/2464 promotes transparency, sustainable business conduct, respect for human rights and environmental protection in companies. Slovenia transposed this Directive into its legal system in December 2024 when it adopted the version ZGD-1M of the Companies Act. Slovenian companies have therefore already started to prepare for sustainability reporting for 2025.
Due to the current challenging conditions, such as high energy prices, strong competition and geopolitical tensions, companies are heavily burdened with costs and administrative tasks. In the light of this, the European Commission has taken active steps to reduce the administrative burden on companies. Directive 2025/794 postpones the deadline for the first round of sustainability reporting.
The Government is committed to transposing Directive 2025/794 as quickly as possible, as Directive 2022/2464 has not yet entered into force in many countries, putting Slovenian companies at a disadvantage. The aim of the draft Act is to give companies more time and make it easier for them to adapt to the new sustainability reporting obligations.
The proposed amendments postpone the following deadlines for the first round of sustainability reporting:
For large undertakings the reporting obligation is postponed from 2025 to 2027 (with the exception of public-interest entities with more than 500 employees which must report for the first time in 2025 for 2024);
For small and medium-sized undertakings whose securities are admitted to trading on a regulated market (except micro-undertakings) the deadline is postponed from 2026 to 2028.
The extension of deadlines is also important as it allows the legislation on sustainability reporting to be further simplified and balanced. The European Commission is preparing a legislative proposal for these simplifications.
Source: Ministry of the Economy, Tourism and Sport
The Government adopts the draft Act Amending the Electronic Identification and Trust Services Act – fast-track procedure
The Government adopted the draft Act Amending the Electronic Identification and Trust Services Act, harmonising Slovenian legislation with the eIDAS 2.0 Regulation and the amended Personal Identity Card Act in terms of the regulation of electronic identification means (in particular with the amended regulation on biometric identity cards). Among other things, the draft Act stipulates more responsibility for holders of qualified certificates, prohibits the use of electronic identity by third parties, introduces an electronic register of authorisations and expands the network of registration services. The aim of the draft Act is also to enable the immediate application of certain key requirements of the eIDAS 2.0 Regulation, which must be applied in national law promptly or without delay (in addition to establishing a single point of contact at the Information Society Inspectorate, it also provides for higher penalties for infringements and adjustments of the provisions on minor offences).
Source: Ministry of Digital Transformation
The Government adopts the draft Payment Services and Accompanying Fiscal Services Act
The draft Act replaces the existing Provision of Payment Services for Budget Users Act (ZOPSPU-1) and governs the tasks and organisation of the Public Payments Administration of the Republic of Slovenia (UJP), the management of the Budget User Register, the provision of payment services for budget users, the exchange of electronic invoices and electronic documents, and the possibility of online payment for services and goods for budget users.
The payment and other services provided by the Administration are dynamic, user-oriented and tailored to the needs of users, and must be constantly adapted to modern trends and standards, the banking and business environment, and payment systems at the national and international level. The Administration ensures the quality of services, electronic data exchange, informatisation and automation of processes, and the security of data and payment transactions, etc. Hence, the draft Payment Services and Accompanying Fiscal Services Act is designed to enable the Administration to further develop its services and adapt them to the specific needs and requirements of its users.
Compared to the ZOPSPU-1 in force, the draft Act regulates the individual tasks and services of the Administration in greater detail. The new provisions govern the payments by budget users using modern payment instruments, the payments of compulsory levies without commission using payment cards and mobile wallets at non-cash payment points, reporting on receivables and liabilities arising from compulsory levies, and the exchange of electronic documents with budget users. The Act also adds to the tasks of the Administration the reporting on payments made under public procurement contracts, and tasks related to the traceability of tobacco products.
The draft Act allows natural and legal persons to use the payment and fiscal services of the Administration in addition to budget users, provided that the recipient is a budget user.
It also enables the Administration to transition to fully digital operations in maintaining the Budget User Register, including provisions governing the electronic submission of applications by parties to the proceedings via the Administration's online system.
The draft Act ensures legal continuity in the transposition and implementation of the European Directive on electronic invoicing in public procurement, which was transposed into Slovenia's legal order by the amended ZOPSPU-1. The Act stipulates the mandatory issuance of electronic invoices (e-invoices) to budget users, sets the standards for the exchange of e-invoices with budget users, establishes the obligation of contracting authorities to receive and process e-invoices, and defines exceptions to the mandatory issuance of e-invoices, thereby ensuring the transparency of public spending.
Source: Ministry of Finance
Report on the Act Regulating Temporary Measures to Improve Personnel and Working Conditions and the Capacities of Providers of Social Assistance and Long-Term Care Services
To temporarily address the shortage of suitably qualified personnel in care professions, the Ministry of a Solidarity-Based Future adopted in July 2024 the Act Regulating Temporary Measures to Improve Personnel and Working Conditions and the Capacities of Providers of Social Assistance and Long-Term Care Services (hereinafter: ZZUKDPSS), which sets out eight measures to support both providers and users of social assistance services. The final effects of these measures will be assessed in 2026, when they are expected to be fully implemented.
The first measure under the ZZUKDPSS provides for the co-financing of costs associated with obtaining national vocational qualifications for employees of social assistance service providers, up to a maximum of EUR 3,000 per employee. A public call was issued by the Ministry of a Solidarity-Based Future in May 2025, with the next call planned for 2026. The introduction of the Care Worker in Health and Social Care and Long-Term Care qualification is also important for addressing staffing challenges, as it broadens the pool of potential candidates for this profession.
The second measure promotes the engagement of volunteers at social assistance service providers. Co-financing depends on the number of users: up to EUR 3,000 per month for providers with 100 or more users, and up to EUR 1,000 for those with 50 to 99 users. In response to the public call, 24 applications were received, of which seven were selected. Two applicants are expected to withdraw, so the measure will be implemented by five providers. At least 71 volunteers are expected to be engaged each month, contributing a minimum of 284 hours of volunteer work.
The third measure provides co-financing for the establishment of a quality and safety model by providers of social assistance, health and long-term care services, also covering staff costs, the upgrading of IT systems, and training. The amount of co-financing depends on the number of employees at the provider, up to a maximum of EUR 3,500 per month. This measure addresses the lack of a uniform system for monitoring the quality and safety of services in Slovenia, which hinders the comparability of providers and the identification of good practices. Guidelines for the implementation of the measure were prepared by an interministerial group on quality, and a public call was published in June 2025. The measure is expected to contribute significantly to the development of systemic solutions in the field of quality in social assistance and long-term care.
The fourth measure provides co-financing for the purchase of modern technologies and aids for robotised, automated or autonomous performance of work processes by institutional care providers. Providers with at least 20 users are eligible to receive up to EUR 40,000. A public call published in December 2024 attracted 133 applications, of which 33 were selected and allocated a total of more than EUR 1.1 million. The selected technologies aim to reduce the physical strain on employees, increase work efficiency, and reduce staff turnover. Due to high interest and positive results, the public call will be repeated in 2026.
The fifth measure provides co-financing for the integration of new employees who are not citizens of the Republic of Slovenia, with the aim of ensuring their rapid and effective inclusion in both the working and living environment, as well as the integration of their family members. Eligible costs for co-financing include accommodation, recognition of vocational training qualifications, Slovenian technical language courses, the preparation of a multilingual handbook, and educational activities for family members. The measure is in line with the 2023 Strategy for the Integration of Foreigners. A public call was published in December 2024, with several application deadlines in 2025, and the call will be repeated in 2026. The effects of this measure are expected to be further enhanced in conjunction with the eighth measure under the ZZUKDPSS.
The sixth measure provides co-financing for the training of employees to obtain qualifications required for work in basic care, nursing, rehabilitation treatment and long-term care, up to EUR 5,000 per employee. Thirty applicants were selected in the first public call, and the allocated funds will be used to train 107 employees, primarily in nursing programmes. The measure addresses the shortage of suitably qualified staff and supports the personal and professional development of employees, which is key to staff retention in care professions. Due to high interest, a second public call has already been published, and another is planned for 2026.
The seventh measure enables the co-financing of company scholarships amounting to EUR 200 per month for students in the final years of selected programmes, such as nursing, social work, physiotherapy and similar fields, with the aim of promoting staff renewal in care professions. Although 24 applicants were selected for a total of 88 scholarships in the first public call, only 12 were awarded due to low interest among young people. The low response is attributed to the restriction of scholarships to final-year students, the low scholarship amount, and a general lack of interest in working in long-term care due to the demanding working conditions. Nevertheless, the public call was repeated for the 2025/2026 school year. By the first of the three application deadlines, four applications were received, and funds were awarded to four applicants for the co-financing of 14 company scholarships, totalling EUR 31,600.00.
The eighth measure outlines additional tasks for the Employment Service of Slovenia to support the employment of third-country nationals by social assistance service providers and to promote employment in social assistance and long-term care. The Employment Service will provide counselling, advertise job vacancies, organise Slovenian language courses for foreign employees and their family members, and prepare information materials. A contract worth EUR 448,000 has been concluded with the Ministry of a Solidarity-Based Future for implementing these tasks in 2025 and 2026.
The Employment Service has already begun activities to support employers in hiring foreign nationals in long-term care, including the publication of the 70th public call for registration in the register of Slovenian language course providers. The courses, starting in the second half of July 2025, will be held remotely in small groups, making them more accessible and easier to join for candidates, including those residing in their home countries.