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An official handover ceremony was held today at the Ministry of Local Self-Government, Cohesion and Regional Development. The outgoing minister, Dr Aleksander Jevšek, formally handed over responsibilities to the new minister, Dr Monika Kirbiš Rojs, who announced upon assuming office that she would immediately continue ongoing work and pursue key development priorities.

Today, a formal handover of duties took place at the Ministry of the Economy, Labour and Sport between the outgoing Minister Matjaž Han and the incoming Minister Dr Anže Logar.

The official transfer of office at the newly unified Ministry of Education, Science and Youth took place in the presence of former Minister of Education Dr Vinko Logaj and former Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation Dr Igor Papič.

The former ministers of the Ministry of the Interior, the Ministry of Public Administration, and the Ministry of Digital Transformation have handed over their duties to the new Minister of the Interior and Public Administration, Franci Matoz.

A handover ceremony took place today at the Ministry of the Environment, Climate and Energy between the outgoing Minister, mag. Bojan Kumer, and the new Minister for Infrastructure and Energy, Jernej Vrtovec.

From 25 to 29 May 2026, Slovenia hosted an interregional workshop entitled Promoting the Joint Convention on the Safety of Spent Fuel Management and on the Safety of Radioactive Waste Management (the Joint Convention).

Slovenia's first-ever government composed entirely of right-of-centre parties took office on 4 June after parliament approved Prime Minister Janez Janša's new cabinet to succeed the left-wing administration of Robert Golob.

The Government of the Republic of Slovenia, headed by Janez Janša, met today at the inaugural session at which several key decisions were taken. The Government appointed the Deputy Prime Ministers and Janja Garvas as Secretary-General of the Government.

Following the 11th extraordinary session of the National Assembly, at which the government’s cabinet was confirmed, Prime Minister Janez Janša and former Prime Minister Dr. Robert Golob carried out the handover of duties.

In cooperation with other ministries, the academic research community and business associations, the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs and the Ministry of Digital Transformation organised the fifth national conference, ‘Artificial intelligence – from vision to trust’, at Jablje Castle. This was the central event for debate on the future development and use of artificial intelligence in Slovenia and internationally.

At today’s press conference, Prime Minister Dr Robert Golob and Deputy Prime Ministers Luka Mesec, Klemen Boštjančič and Matej Arčon reviewed the past term of office. They stressed that, after four years and despite uncertain geopolitical circumstances, Slovenia is a more stable, safer and developmentally stronger country than it was at the beginning of the term. They also highlighted concrete results: preserved public finances, higher wages and pensions, low unemployment, and increased investment in infrastructure, science, development, housing, resilience and local projects.

The reading room and information room of the Archives of the Republic of Slovenia at Poljanska cesta 40 in Ljubljana will operate on summer opening hours from June 15 to August 28, 2025. They will be open Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 14:00. Due to collective leave, the national archives, reading room, and information room will be closed on Friday, June 26.

In line with the program of cooperation with the United States in the field of Science, Innovation, Quantum computing, AI and Space, Ambassador Iztok Mirošič hosted a Fireside chat with a former NASA Astronaut Ronald Sega, an Exhibition titled DELAK: Hardly Noticeable Wave and an informans DELAK: TANK by Slovene producer and artist Aljoša Živadinov Zupančič and Teater DELAK, through which the Embassy of Slovenia connects Science, Arts and Business in Space sector.

The 15th Africa Day International Conference focused on water management and sustainable use of water sources. More than 100 guests, including representatives of the Slovenian business world, members of the African diaspora and diplomats from African countries, attended this event at the level of accredited African ambassadors.

On 1 June 2026, Ambassador Žiga Žarnić assumed the position of Head of the Permanent Representation of the Republic of Slovenia to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). On the same day, Mr. Žiga Žarnić also presented copies of his credentials to the OECD Secretary-General, Mr. Mathias Cormann, and on this occasion also held an introductory meeting.

Ambassador Iztok Mirošič hosted a lunch for the newly appointed U.S. Ambassador to Slovenia, Asel K. Roberts, before her departure to Slovenia.

Slovenia and the United States enjoy good relations, and we will continue to further strengthen our close partnership and friendship.

Franc Miklavčič (1921–2008) was a lawyer and judge who, in terms of his political beliefs, was a Christian socialist. He advocated for national reconciliation and for a more democratic and independent Slovenia. In 1976, he was convicted of endangering the unity and independence of the state, hostile propaganda, and disclosure of official secrets. This month's archivalia presents his views, and, in particular, the statement he wrote in his own defense.

A celebration marking the 35th National Day of the Republic of Slovenia and Slovenian Armed Forces Day was held on Thursday, May 28th at the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Washington.

Idrija bobbin lace is the first Slovenian craft and industrial product to receive a protected geographical indication (GI) registered at the European Union level. This landmark registration provides uniform protection across all EU Member States, affirming the close ties between the product and local expertise, tradition and quality.

In the 2025 European financial year, recipients of agricultural funds received a total of €366.4 million.