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On Sunday, Slovenia will celebrate Sovereignty Day, commemorating the departure of the last remaining Yugoslav People’s Army soldier from the Slovenian territory on the night of 25–26 October, 35 years ago. Sovereignty Day has been celebrated since 2015.

To mark the 35th anniversary of Slovenia’s independence, the GOVSI Podcast welcomed Lojze Peterle, the first Prime Minister of independent Slovenia. He reflected on key moments in Slovenia’s path to independence, the efforts to secure international recognition and the values that brought Slovenians together when the country was established.

At today’s session, the Government adopted draft legislation in the areas of migration and foreigners, as well as amendments to legislation on administrative fees and the matura examination. It allocated EUR 1.873 billion for investments in Slovenia’s healthcare system for the 2026–2036 period, established the Government Office of the Republic of Slovenia for Decentralisation and Debureaucratisation, and appointed Iris Kociper Haas Acting Chief of Protocol of the Republic of Slovenia.

The Ministry of Local Self-Government, Cohesion and Regional Development has approved EU funding to create green areas in Fiesa. The project will receive over €200 thousand from the European Regional Development Fund.

Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Tone Kajzer hosted Czech Foreign Minister Petr Macinka on an official visit. They reaffirmed Slovenia’s commitment to closer cooperation with Central European countries, with a particular focus on strengthening economic ties between Slovenia and the Czech Republic. “We would like to see political dialogue accompanied by tangible economic results,” Minister Kajzer emphasised.

Prime Minister Janez Janša attended the Slovenian Business Summit today, where he joined business representatives for a discussion on the competitiveness of the Slovenian and European economies, the importance of a stable and predictable business environment, tax policy, development opportunities and measures to keep energy prices affordable.

In a television interview with VTV, Prime Minister Janez Janša spoke about the first months of the Government's term in office, the key development challenges facing Slovenia, the significance of the law on Slovenia's development, economic competitiveness, efforts to streamline the public sector and the planned changes to healthcare and education.

The Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development has approved EU funding for greening the city of Gornja Radgona. The project will receive over €1.1 million from the European Regional Development Fund.

Prime Minister Janez Janša attended the official opening of the reconstructed Žalna–Velika Loka road, where he highlighted the importance of investment in local infrastructure, road safety and more balanced development throughout Slovenia. He also outlined the Government's efforts to increase the share of public funds spent at local level and ensure that taxpayers' money is used more efficiently and transparently.

At today's regular session of the National Assembly, Prime Minister Janez Janša answered oral parliamentary questions on the reform of the education system, referendums, the state of Slovenian agriculture, and measures to reduce the tax burden on labour and strengthen the competitiveness of the economy. He devoted particular attention to the Development Act, the importance of tax relief measures and efforts to reduce energy prices.

Prime Minister of the Republic of Slovenia Janez Janša attended the second day of the European Council meeting in Brussels today. European leaders discussed the competitiveness of the European economy and energy prices, EU enlargement, continued support for Ukraine, migration and the EU's multiannual financial framework for 2028–2034.

The Ministry of Local Self-Government, Cohesion and Regional Development has approved EU funding for upgrading the Tolmin wastewater plant. The project will receive over €2.1 million from the Cohesion Fund.

State Secretary Tamara Weingerl Požar hosted Zoran Dimitrovski, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of North Macedonia, for political consultations. They welcomed the political dialogue and excellent relations between their two countries, and exchanged views on current bilateral, multilateral and regional issues.

For the first time, Slovenian President Nataša Pirc Musar is hosting a meeting of the Arraiolos Group, an informal forum of European presidents with non-executive powers. Twelve European presidents are visiting Slovenia to discuss the future of Europe at a time of increasingly complex global challenges.

The latest episode of the GOVSI podcast features Blaž Cvar, President of the Chamber of Craft and Small Business of Slovenia. In conversation with host Martin Nahtigal, he discusses the challenges facing small businesses, the importance of the development bill and the future of skilled trades.

The interministerial Working Group for the Preparation of the National and Regional Partnership Plan (VFO2), chaired by Minister Kirbiš Rojs, convened for the first time today. Its mission is to ensure the timely, professional and coordinated preparation of the National and Regional Partnership Plan (NRPP) under the forthcoming Multiannual Financial Framework 2028-2034.

At today's session, the Government adopted measures to support the agricultural sector and improve the functioning of the judiciary, drew up a draft budget and included three major projects in the Development Programmes Plan.

Ahead of the European Council meeting in Brussels, the Prime Minister of the Republic of Slovenia, Janez Janša, stressed that discussions among EU leaders would focus primarily on energy prices, negotiations on the European Union's next multiannual financial framework and the current situation in Ukraine. He highlighted the importance of ensuring that energy prices remain stable for households, safeguarding cohesion and agricultural funding, and continuing European support for Ukraine.

Minister for Local Self-Government, Cohesion and Regional Development Dr Monika Kirbiš Rojs participated in the European Week of Regions and Cities 2026, an annual event on regional and urban development held in Brussels since 2003. This year's event, which brings together EU institutions, local communities and experts, was held under the theme Strong Regions, Strong Europe.

Prime Minister Janez Janša today attended a business breakfast organised by the American Chamber of Commerce in Slovenia (AmCham Slovenia) titled 35 Years of Slovenia: What Is Our Ambition?