Franci Matoz has taken office as the new Minister of the Interior and Public Administration

At the handover, the outgoing ministers presented the key activities and achievements of their respective ministries and wished the new minister success in his future work in the areas of security, government operations, public administration, and the quality of services for citizens.

Handover from the Ministry of the Interior

Upon taking office, Franci Matoz, Minister of the Interior and Public Administration, stated that he was taking over the ministry and the police force in a situation that was far from rosy, and that he would therefore get to work immediately. "We are taking over the Police – or rather, the Ministry of the Interior, which includes the Police as a body within the ministry – in a situation that is not exactly rosy, and this is not directed at Mr Zlobko, but at the overall situation. I am partially familiar with it, as you heard in my presentation, so there is not much time – we need to get to work."

Regarding the highway police, Matoz said that it would be established as soon as possible, given the current state of traffic safety, particularly the current situation on the motorways. Speaking about the new acting Director General of the Police, Danijel Lorbek, he said that Lorbek was a career police officer who had held important positions and was competent.

The outgoing Minister of the Interior, Branko Zlobko, said that he had taken over the leadership of the ministry in November 2025, a challenging period when the public’s expectations and demands –particularly regarding the provision of public safety – had been exceptionally high. He sincerely thanked the ministry’s staff for their dedication, excellent cooperation and trust.

Handover from the Ministry of Public Administration

During the handover of duties to the new Minister of the Interior and Public Administration, Franci Matoz, the outgoing Minister of Public Administration, Franc Props, outlined the areas of responsibility covered by the ministry and highlighted the ministry's key achievements during the last term. 

"I can say that, among other things, we have made significant progress in the areas of the public employee and pay system, tangible assets, as well as by adopting legislation that will streamline and digitize administrative procedures," said outgoing minister Franc Props. 

"The former minister briefed me on the situation in the ministry. Certain things were done well, some processes are still ongoing, and others will need to be completed and perhaps also slightly upgraded, particularly as regards the provision of services to citizens, for example in the area of administrative units," emphasized Franci Matoz upon taking office. 

Handover from the Ministry of Digital Transformation

Former Minister of Digital Transformation Ksenija Klampfer emphasized during the handover of duties that the ministry had laid a solid foundation for Slovenia’s digital future during this term. She noted that digital transformation was crucial for the country’s competitiveness, efficient public administration, and better services for citizens, and that the ministry’s achievements were the result of teamwork and collaboration. She wished the new minister, Franci Matoz, success and courage in carrying out his duties.