Minister Monika Kirbiš Rojs discusses regional development, municipalities and EU funding on the GOVSI Podcast
The host and the guest also discussed development opportunities and the decentralization of public administration. | Author Government Communication Office
The Minister highlights the important role municipalities play in ensuring people's quality of life. She also emphasises the need to establish regions to enable more effective decision-making at regional level, strengthen cooperation between local communities and facilitate participation in European projects. The legislative groundwork has been prepared, while further steps depend on reaching political consensus.
A significant part of the discussion focuses on EU cohesion funding. The Minister outlines efforts to accelerate the absorption of available funds, planned funding for the next two years and the challenges posed by negotiations on the European Union's next multiannual financial framework. She also explains how projects supported by EU funding are developed and financed.
The conversation also addresses the proposed measures under the Development Act, which the Government aims to use to reduce the burden on citizens and businesses and encourage development across Slovenia.
The Minister also shares her experience of relocating part of the Ministry to Maribor. She explains how bringing government institutions closer to citizens can contribute to more balanced regional development.
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