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On the Independence and Unity Day, President Dr. Nataša Pirc Musar awarded the Archives of the Republic of Slovenia the Golden Order for Merits. The national archives received the decoration for its exceptional importance in preserving cultural heritage and managing the archival public service. The award is a confirmation of our mission and belongs to all generations of archivists who care for our national memory.

Today, the Government took note of the Information on the Implementation of the Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP), which will be submitted to the National Assembly of the Republic of Slovenia. The Government also discussed the Report on the Implementation of the Recovery and Resilience Plan before submitting the fifth payment request.

Prime Minister Robert Golob and his wife Tina Gaber Golob hosted a pre-Christmas charity reception. Ministers of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia were invited to the reception together with their spouses or partners.

Prime Minister Golob today hosted Evangelical Bishop Aleksander Erniša and his predecessor Leon Novak.

On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia, the Director of the Government Communication Office, Petra Bezjak Cirman, attended a press conference of the Olympic Committee of Slovenia, where she presented the Slovenia House that will be open in Cortina d’Ampezzo during the Olympic Winter Games.

State Secretary Neva Grašič participated in the General Affairs Council meeting in Brussels, which focused on the draft European Council conclusions, the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) 2028–2034 and conclusions on EU enlargement. The three EU institutions approved the joint declaration on EU legislative priorities for 2026, and ministers were briefed on progress on legislative simplification and on the roadmap for the 2026 European Semester.

Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Tanja Fajon led the Slovenian delegation at the Diplomatic Conference for the Adoption of the Convention Establishing an International Claims Commission for Ukraine. This Council of Europe Open Convention establishes an international reparation mechanism for damage, loss or injury arising from the internationally wrongful acts of the Russian Federation in or against Ukraine.

Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Tanja Fajon participated in the meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council, where EU ministers discussed Russia’s aggression against Ukraine in all its dimensions. Topics included efforts to achieve a just and lasting peace, continued support for Ukraine and maintaining pressure on Russia. Ministers also exchanged views on developments in the Middle East and on EU-China relations.

The Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development has approved European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) support for the project Purchase of audio recording equipment. The project will result in the complete replacement of outdated audio recording equipment in medium and small courtrooms in Slovenian courts with new, modern technology.

The Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development has approved European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) support for the project Restoration of cultural heritage for the interpretation of Natura 2000 – the Grad Castle (EŠD 159).

The Council of the European Union, meeting in the composition of Finance Ministers, today approved the fourth amendment to Slovenia's Recovery and Resilience Plan. A total of EUR 2.14 billion from the Recovery and Resilience Facility is now available for its implementation, of which EUR 526 million in loans (previously EUR 613 million) and an unchanged amount of grants worth EUR 1.61 billion.

The Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development has approved European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) support for two key healthcare system projects. The total amount of support for both investments, implemented by the Ministry of Health, stands at nearly EUR six million. The projects will improve the quality, accessibility, and safety of healthcare in the Koroška region and Maribor.

This evening's ceremony marking the 10th anniversary of the Planica Nordic Centre, entitled Ten years of pride. Pride for the future, celebrated the achievements of the first decade of this unique sports centre and highlighted its great importance for Slovenian sport, tourism and the country's international visibility.

At today’s session, the Government adopted several draft acts, including draft acts on the Slovenian Press Agency, on the developmental restructuring of the Savinja–Šalek coal region, and on nursing and midwifery. Brigadier MSc Boštjan Močnik was appointed Chief of the General Staff of the Slovenian Armed Forces.

The Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development has approved financial contribution from the Cohesion Fund for the project Agreement on the Development of Region: Regional Mobility Centre Green Karst. The project will be implemented under priority five Sustainable (cross-) regional mobility and connectivity in the framework of Slovenia's EU Cohesion Policy Programme 2021-2027.

The Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs organised a meeting in Ljubljana for directors of consular crisis centres from Slovenia, Austria, the Czech Republic, Croatia, Hungary and Slovakia. The meeting was held as part of a Slovenian initiative to strengthen cooperation between centres in the region, and was also attended by representatives from the Ministry of Defence, the General Staff of the Slovenian Armed Forces and the Administration for Civil Protection and Disaster Relief.

Today, at the invitation of the Commander of the Civil Protection of the Republic of Slovenia, Srečko Šestan, the Prime Minister attended the expanded final session of the Civil Protection Headquarters at the Training Centre for Civil Protection and Disaster Relief of the Republic of Slovenia in Ig.

To mark Human Rights Day, the Minister of Foreign and European Affairs, Tanja Fajon, in her capacity as President of the Security Council, chaired a discussion on the situation in Afghanistan. »Although human rights are universal, inalienable and indivisible, the situation on the ground is a stark reminder that their realisation remains a distant prospect, particularly for women and girls,« the Minister underlined.

The first ever cross-border European Capital of Culture in Nova Gorica and Gorizia has ended as the title has been handed over to the cities' successors at a ceremony taking place in Europe Square - right on the border.

The European Parliament Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality (FEMM) endorsed on Monday the Slovenian-led citizens' initiative My Voice, My Choice for safe and accessible abortions. It already endorsed it in November but had to vote on it again due to a change in procedure.