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At its meeting today, the Government adopted opinions on proposals to call consultative referendums on reducing bureaucracy and streamlining the public sector, and on banning face coverings in public places. It also discussed a number of measures relating to public safety, as well as changes to the aid scheme in response to high fuel prices. It established the Public Fund for the Advanced Treatment of Rare Diseases and declared 2027 the Year of Jakob Aljaž.

In the latest episode of the GOVSI Podcast, host Martin Nahtigal welcomes Dr Monika Kirbiš Rojs, Minister responsible for Local Self-Government, Cohesion and Regional Development. Their discussion focuses on the importance of strong municipalities, the establishment of regions, the use of EU funding, development opportunities and the decentralisation of public administration.

On 3 and 4 November 2026, the Government of the Republic of Slovenia visited South-East Slovenia to discuss key development challenges with local communities. The visit resulted in concrete agreements, progress on infrastructure projects and new developments in education and healthcare aimed at accelerating the region's development.

Prime Minister of the Republic of Slovenia Janez Janša emphasised during today's regional visit to southeastern Slovenia that the Government, together with local communities, is seeking concrete solutions to outstanding development issues. The region boasts a strong economy, high added value and low unemployment, while individual municipalities face major infrastructure and development challenges. At its working meeting, the Government discussed key proposals put forward by municipalities and identified possible solutions and further steps for numerous projects.

Brdo pri Kranju is hosting a three-day consular consultation event. The consultations are being attended by consular employees from 62 Slovenian diplomatic missions and consular posts around the world, including individuals who are about to take up posts abroad. The aim is to enhance their knowledge, exchange experience and strengthen their preparedness to respond to crisis situations.

The Government has adopted an Opinion on the Proposal for an Act Amending the Act on the Provision of Financial Resources for Investments in Slovenian Healthcare in the Period 2021–2031, submitted to the National Assembly by a group of deputies (with Borut Sajovic, MSc, and Asta Vrečko, PhD, as the first signatories).

The new issue of the News from Nuclear Slovenia is published.

In the latest episode of the GOVSI Podcast, Minister of the Economy, Labour and Sport Dr Anže Logar discusses the measures set out in Slovenia's Development Act, the competitiveness of the Slovenian economy and efforts to create a more favourable business and investment environment. Speaking with host Martin Nahtigal, he also addresses the future of work, youth entrepreneurship and Slovenia's opportunities in international markets.

Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Tone Kajzer attended the third trilateral meeting of the foreign ministers of Slovenia, Austria and Croatia in Vienna. During this visit, he also held a series of bilateral meetings.

Slovenia is now one step closer to hosting a stage of one of the most prestigious cycling events in the world. The Ministry of the Economy, Labour and Sports has submitted a letter of intent to the organiser of the Giro d’Italia, expressing its interest in collaborating on the second stage of the race, which is scheduled to take place on 9 May 2027.

In the Archival Item of the Month feature for November, we present the report of the Local Commission for the Drainage of the Ljubljana Marshes, submitted in August 1827. Marking the 200th anniversary of the commission’s establishment, the document provides a valuable insight into the first year of organized drainage works and efforts to transform the marshland landscape and improve local economic conditions.

This year marks the 200th anniversary of the establishment of the Local Commission for the Drainage of the Ljubljana Marshes. In 1826, drainage works in the Ljubljana Marshes were already in full swing, and the Commission was established to direct and supervise the work and ensure that it was carried out in a coordinated manner. In August 1827, the Commission’s members submitted a report to the Gubernium (provincial government) on the “progress and success of the works” during its first year of operation.

“My Beloved Slovenians!” With these words, Primož Trubar addressed our nation almost five centuries ago. At a time when Slovenia did not yet exist as a state, the Slovenian language was already uniting people into a community that, over the centuries, defied foreign powers and attempts at assimilation, preserving its identity, its language and its unwavering awareness of its own distinctiveness.

The latest episode of the GOVSI podcast featured Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Tone Kajzer, who joined host Martin Nahtigal to discuss the key priorities of Slovenia's foreign policy. The conversation focused on economic diplomacy, opening up new markets for Slovenian companies, support for Ukraine, relations with neighbouring countries and the safety of Slovenian citizens abroad.

The Bled Strategic Forum (BSF) is entering a new chapter under the leadership of Secretary-General Maša Šiftar and Programme Director Marko Ham. The new leadership team has extensive diplomatic experience and is committed to strengthening dialogue and international cooperation.

Reformation Day was introduced as a national holiday in Slovenia in 1992 to commemorate the religious, socio-political and cultural movement that emerged in 16th-century Europe.

Among other matters, the Government today adopted the supplemented draft state budget for 2028, the text of the proposal for the Act Amending the Organisation and Work of the Police Act, and the proposed amendments to the Housing Act to regulate state aid for the provision of public rental housing.

The Development Act, which Slovenian voters will decide on in a referendum on 6 December 2026, envisages a range of measures aimed at reducing tax and administrative burdens, promoting entrepreneurship and improving the competitiveness of the Slovenian economy. The Act also introduces changes in the areas of pensions, healthcare, long-term care and housing policy.

Salzburg Forum’s interior ministers met in Wałbrzych, Poland, to discuss current migration and security challenges, cross-border cooperation in the field of civil protection, and future solutions for persons with temporary protection from Ukraine. Slovenia was represented at the meeting by Denis Zobarič, State Secretary at the Ministry of the Interior and Public Administration.

Tone Kajzer, the Slovenian Minister of Foreign and European Affairs, is visiting Yerevan accompanied by a business delegation. He has met with Ararat Mirzoyan, the Armenian Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, and opened the Armenia-Slovenia Business Forum with a speech. Minister Kajzer also attended the 17th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity, where he delivered a national statement on behalf of Slovenia.