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In an interview with Planet TV on the occasion of Statehood Day, Prime Minister Janez Janša underlined the importance of Slovenia’s independence as a shared achievement of the nation and the state. Reflecting on the War for Slovenia, he said he most strongly remembered the unity, enthusiasm and joy that accompanied the creation of an independent Slovenia, rather than the military threats. “Slovenia’s independence belongs to the Slovenian nation and to our civic community,” he said.

This year marks the 35th anniversary of Slovenia’s independence. On this occasion, SURS prepared a publication presenting statistical data that illustrate the changes Slovenia has experienced in the economic, environmental and demographic fields since it became an independent state.

Slovenia is an exceptional country which, at the crossroads of the Alps, the Pannonian Plain, the Dinaric Alps and the Mediterranean, combines natural beauty, cultural richness and significant achievements.

The central state ceremony marking Statehood Day was held in Ljubljana, dedicated to the 35th anniversary of Slovenia’s independence and sovereignty. The keynote addresses were delivered by President of the Republic Nataša Pirc Musar and Prime Minister Janez Janša, who recalled the historic significance of the plebiscite, the period of Slovenia’s independence, and the values that united Slovenians in the creation of their own state.

The Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Copenhagen hosted a reception to mark Slovenia’s Statehood Day. The event provided an opportunity to celebrate Slovenia’s national holiday, showcase Slovenian culture and cuisine, and further strengthen the longstanding friendship between Slovenia and Denmark.

Slovenia proudly celebrated the 35th anniversary of its independence, marking over three decades of sovereignty, resilience and expanding global partnerships. While the national celebration in Ljubljana returned to its historic roots at Republic Square—where independence was first declared—the milestone was also vibrantly honoured over 10,000 kilometres away in Southeast Asia.

Ahead of Statehood Day, Prime Minister Janez Janša attended two ceremonial sessions. In the National Council, those gathered were addressed by President Marko Lotrič, while in the National Assembly the keynote speaker was President Zoran Stevanović.

Prime Minister Janez Janša today attended a reception for the relatives of fallen members of the Territorial Defence of the Republic of Slovenia and the Ministry of the Interior of the Republic of Slovenia, as well as for civilian victims and those wounded in the War for Slovenia.

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.

Today, 24 June, we celebrate the International Day of Women in Diplomacy. Declared in 2022 by the United Nations, it provides an important opportunity to acknowledge the participation, influence and progress of women in diplomacy.

Franci Matoz, Minister of the Interior and Public Administration, met with his Croatian counterpart Dr Davor Božinović in Marija Gorica, Croatia. They discussed current issues in the field of home affairs, with a special emphasis on strengthening cooperation on security in the region.

At today’s session, the Government took note of the information on the implementation of the Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP) and expressed concern that complications could arise in the final projects financed under the Plan due to delays in their operational implementation. The Government therefore instructed all stakeholders to accelerate the completion of projects and make up for the delays.

On the 35th anniversary of Slovenia's independence, the Minister of Foreign and European Affairs, Tone Kajzer, presented the highest award for a lifetime's work in diplomacy to Dr Dimitrij Rupel, the longest-serving Minister of Foreign Affairs. This award is presented to individuals who, through years of outstanding service, have left an indelible mark on Slovenian diplomacy and helped establish the country's international reputation.

Prime Minister of the Republic of Slovenia Janez Janša spoke to Visegrád 24 about the challenges posed by illegal migration, the importance of effective border protection, and the need for the West to awaken and defend the values on which European civilisation is founded.

Following the European Council meeting, the Prime Minister said that this year's discussions had been more substantive than those held four years ago, as preparations for the meetings were of a higher quality and leaders had access to more analytical data. Nevertheless, negotiations on the EU's multiannual budget remain challenging, given the widely differing interests of the Member States.

The Prime Minister of the Republic of Slovenia, Janez Janša, together with the leaders of 18 other EU Member States, signed a joint letter addressed to the President of the European Council and the President of the European Commission, in which the signatories call for more decisive and effective European solutions in the area of migration.

Today marks the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict. The focus of this year’s event is to highlight the urgent need to combat sexual assault and other forms of sexual violence against children.

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.

A development conference of the Savinjsko-šaleška coal region called Forging a New Direction took place on 18 June 2026 in the Logarska dolina valley. The conference brought together representatives of national institutions, local communities, development institutions, business community, education institutions, and civil society to discuss the region’s key development challenges and opportunities and next steps in the just transition process.

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.