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State Secretary Tamara Weingerl Požar attended the General Affairs Council meeting in Brussels. Ministers and state secretaries responsible for European affairs were briefed on the plans of the Irish Presidency for further discussions on the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for 2028–2034. They also discussed the EU’s simplification agenda and adopted conclusions on the evaluation of the annual rule of law dialogue.

Speaking at the regular monthly meeting of EU foreign affairs ministers in Brussels, Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Tone Kajzer said that due to Russia's escalating activities in several areas – ranging from military attacks and hybrid and information operations to culture and sports – greater pressure should be exerted on Russia, including through the adoption of new sanctions.

Yesterday evening, the Minister of Foreign and European Affairs, Tone Kajzer, met the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Italian Republic, Antonio Tajani. The ministers highlighted the close neighbourly relations between the two countries and discussed EU enlargement, the situation in the Western Balkans, support for Ukraine and other current European and international issues.

Slovenian Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Tone Kajzer chose Berlin for his first bilateral visit abroad, where he met with his German counterpart, Federal Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul. The ministers confirmed the excellent relations between Slovenia and Germany and reaffirmed their shared commitment to a strong Europe, the transatlantic partnership and Ukraine, as well as their support for EU enlargement to include the Western Balkan countries.

Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Tone Kajzer welcomed the eight-member delegation from the United States Congress that came to Slovenia as part of its visit to Europe. Before arriving in Ljubljana, the delegation participated in the Annual Session of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) Parliamentary Assembly in The Hague.

After the NATO summit, Prime Minister Janez Janša described it as one of the most successful meetings in recent years. He said that it had delivered unified answers to key security challenges and reaffirmed the commitment of Member States to strengthening collective defence further.

Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Tone Kajzer attended the two-day NATO Summit in Ankara, accompanied by Prime Minister Janez Janša and Minister of Defence Valentin Hajdinjak.

The Director-General of the Slovenian Prison Administration, Mr Denis Perše, and his colleagues attended the 15th EuroPris Annual General Meeting (AGM) and the 31st Council of Europe Conference of Directors of Prison and Probation Services (CDPPS) in Valletta, Malta.

Slovenian companies will now be able to use intellectual property as collateral under SID Bank's new financing programmes. This is the result of several years of systematic work by the Slovenian Intellectual Property Office in the fields of intellectual property (IP) valuation and IP-backed finance, marking an important step towards greater recognition of knowledge and innovation in access to capital.

Following the inauguration of the new government, Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Tone Kajzer and State Secretaries Dr Stanislav Raščan and Tamara Weingerl Požar presented the priorities of Slovenian foreign policy to the diplomatic corps. In their presentation, the Ministry’s leadership emphasised that ensuring the security and well-being of citizens remains at the forefront of Slovenian foreign policy.

The Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs has launched a new web and mobile eLastovka application for Slovenian nationals travelling abroad. The application allows faster and easier access to key information and significantly more effective notification in case of emergencies or crises.

Speaking ahead of the European Council meeting in Brussels, Prime Minister Janez Janša said that the positions adopted at the recent G7 summit opened more possibilities to achieve peace in Ukraine. "Any steps that could lead to an end to the fighting and the start of negotiations should be welcomed. As long as weapons do the talking, diplomacy has little power," he emphasised.

The newly-appointed State Secretary, Tamara Weingerl Požar, participated in the regular General Affairs Council (GAC) meeting in Luxembourg. Ministers and state secretaries focused on the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) 2028–2034 and the preparations for the meeting of EU leaders.

Minister Tone Kajzer participated in the EU Foreign Affairs Council (FAC) meeting in Luxembourg for the first time since becoming Minister of Foreign and European Affairs. Ministers discussed Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, the situation in the Middle East and EU-China relations. On the sidelines, Minister Kajzer held multiple bilateral meetings and took part in the Intergovernmental Conference with Montenegro.

Ljubljana is hosting the 25th Regional Meeting of the Member States of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW). Organised by the OPCW Technical Secretariat in cooperation with the Chemicals Office of the Republic of Slovenia and the Slovenian Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, the meeting serves as an important regional forum for discussing measures aimed at the complete elimination of chemical weapons.

Today, State Secretary Grašič is attending the General Affairs Council’s regular monthly meeting. Key topics on the agenda include preparations for the June European Council and the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for the period 2028–2034.

Today marks the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT), held this year under the theme At the heart of democracy.

Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Tanja Fajon participated in the annual session of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe, hosted by Moldova. “Today, we have taken a significant step towards establishing a Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine. By doing so, we are sending a clear message that respect for international law is not an option. It is a necessity and a shared responsibility,” she emphasised.

At the meeting of EU foreign affairs ministers in Brussels, Minister Tanja Fajon stressed that the Union must maintain a visible and active engagement in the Western Balkans and that enlargement must remain a political priority. She also expressed concern over the situation in the Middle East and reaffirmed Slovenia’s position that the EU and its partners must continue to exert pressure on Russia, as there are no indications that it is prepared to end its aggression against Ukraine.

State Secretary Neva Grašič attended an informal meeting of EU ministers and state secretaries for European affairs in Lefkosia. The agenda, drawn up by the Cyprus Presidency, included the 2028–2034 Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), which is also regularly discussed at General Affairs Council meetings. The focus was on how to respond to major crises, as set out in the proposal for the next MFF.