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  • Meeting of directors of regional consular crisis centres

    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.

  • Prime Minister Golob to members of the Civil Protection: »Thank you for being!«

    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.

  • Minister Fajon: Without respect for human rights, a peaceful and secure Afghanistan remains a distant hope

    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.

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    Government Visit to the Zasavje Region

    The Government visited the Zasavje region. In the morning, it held a regular session in Hrastnik, followed by separate programmes of individual ministers. In the afternoon, a consultation with mayors and business representatives on regional challenges took place in Zagorje.

  • Minister Jevšek in Zasavje region: »EU funding is opening up development opportunities for degraded areas«

    Minister for Cohesion and Regional Development Dr Aleksander Jevšek visited three EU-funded projects in municipalities of Hrastnik and Trbovlje as part of the government visit to the Zasavje region.

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    Prime Minister Golob: »The public healthcare system is this Government's first priority«

    Prime Minister Robert Golob concluded the Government's visit to the Zasavje region with a visit to the Polde Eberl-Jamski Care Home in Izlake.

  • Minister Fajon on International human rights day: Accountability for violations is essential

    On the 75th anniversary of the proclamation of 10 December as International Human Rights Day, with this year’s slogan being Human Rights, Our Daily Essence, Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Tanja Fajon emphasised: »Slovenia strives to contribute to a world in which everyone can live with dignity and enjoy equal opportunities. In the international community, we systematically support human rights as a universal value«.

  • Prime Minister Golob: "The Šentvid pri Stični Children's Hospital is truly something special in Slovenia"

    Today, Prime Minister Robert Golob also attended the ceremonial opening of the new hospital building, the Rainbow House, of the Šentvid pri Stični Children's Hospital. Prime Minister Golob was the keynote speaker at the event.

  • Modified Opening Hours of the Archival Reading Room

    On Thursday, December 18, 2025, the archival reading room and the information room will exceptionally be open only until 12:00 PM.

  • 10th Anniversary International Day of Genocide Prevention

    In 2015, the UN General Assembly, on the initiative of Armenia, passed a resolution establishing 9 December as the International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of this Crime. The Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide was one of the first treaties addressing respect for human rights and was adopted one day before the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, on 10 December 1948. Commemoration and memorialisation efforts not only honour the victims and survivors of genocide, but also serve as effective mechanisms for the prevention of future genocides.

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    Prime Minister Golob in Zasavje: "Profits to the employees!"

    Prime Minister Robert Golob began today's regional visit to Zasavje with a government session, which this time took place in Hrastnik.

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    183rd regular session of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia

    At today's session, the Government adopted the draft Employee Participation in Profit Sharing Act, which reduces administrative burdens, introduces fairer taxation and allows for greater employee participation in profit sharing. The Government also took note of the information on the implementation of long-term care.

  • State Secretary Gabrič at this year's Doha Forum

    State Secretary Melita Gabrič attended this year's Doha Forum in Qatar. Bringing together leaders, politicians, experts and civil society representatives from around the world in joint consideration of key global challenges, this year's Forum focused on substantive justice, accountability and translating words into action.

  • Published call for proposals: €7.5 million for the revitalisation of abandoned buildings in border areas

    The Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development has published a call for proposals in the Official Gazette of the Republic of Slovenia for the revitalisation of public infrastructure facilities in border problem areas for 2026. With this call for proposals, worth a total of €7.5 million, Slovenia is addressing the issue of abandoned and dilapidated buildings that spoil the area’s appearance and no longer serve their purpose.

  • Minister Fajon in New York: On the Security Council, Slovenia acts without double standards, and the world appreciates it

    On the first day of her December visit to New York, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Tanja Fajon, as President of the Council, chaired a discussion on cooperation between the UN and the OSCE. She emphasised that the fundamental principles and commitments on which both organisations operate must apply equally to all, without exceptions or double standards.

  • EU interior ministers reach agreement on solidarity pool for 2026

    State Secretary Tina Heferle is attending the EU Justice and Home Affairs Council meeting in Brussels.

  • EU funding for cultural heritage and tourism: €5.85 million for the cohesion region Vzhodna Slovenija

    The Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development has approved European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) support for the call for proposals Investments in the development of comprehensive tourism products as authentic tourism experiences in cultural heritage sites in the cohesion region Vzhodna Slovenija.

  • Minister Sajovic concludes his official visit to Ukraine

    The Minister of Defence of the Republic of Slovenia, Borut Sajovic, accepted an invitation from the Minister of Defence of Ukraine, Denys Shmyhal, to pay an official visit to Ukraine on 3 and 4 December with his delegation that also included the Chief of the General Staff of the Slovenian Armed Forces, Lieutenant General Robert Glavaš. After Minister Sajovic and his delegation were welcomed at the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence in Kyiv, the two ministers and their delegations held official talks.

  • KiVA2025 - Cyber Security Exercise at Nuclear Facilities

    On 3 December, the Slovenian Nuclear Safety Administration, in cooperation with the Krško Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) and the Jožef Stefan Institute (JSI), prepared and successfully conducted the cyber security exercise KiVA2025.

  • Consular section to be closed between 30 December 2025 and 4 January 2026

    The last working day of the Consular section of the Embassy of the Republic in Slovenia in Cairo before the closure will be Sunday, 28 December 2025.

  • Simon Anholt in the GOVSI podcast: A country’s reputation is built by actions, not advertising

    In the 32nd episode of the GOVSI podcast, hosted by Polona Prešeren, we welcomed Simon Anholt – a British advisor, researcher and author, and the originator of the term nation brand. The conversation, held in English, focused on the reputation of countries, public perceptions, and strategic thinking about how nations establish themselves in the international environment.

  • Prime Minister Golob: "From January onward, the bills of care home residents will be lower"

    Prime Minister Robert Golob visited the Šiška Care Home where he met employees and residents to discuss their first experiences of the new long-term care system and further steps for its efficient implementation.

  • Statement by Prime Minister Robert Golob regarding the findings of the extraordinary expert oversight at Novo mesto General Hospital

    "Strengthening public healthcare has been, and remains, one of this Government's key priorities. It is a promise we have made to the people.

  • Minister Fajon in Vienna: The OSCE is an irreplaceable security forum that maintains dialogue even in times of crisis

    Tanja Fajon, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and European Affairs, participated in the 32nd Ministerial Council meeting of the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) in Vienna. “Despite numerous challenges, the OSCE is an irreplaceable security forum that brings 57 countries to the same table and maintains dialogue even in times of crisis, which is indispensable in diplomacy,” she said.

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    182nd Regular Session of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia

    At today’s session, the Government adopted the draft Act on Salaries and Remuneration of Public Employees and Officials Related to Work Abroad, and the draft amendment to the Act on the First Pension Fund of the Republic of Slovenia and the Transformation of Authorised Investment Companies. It also adopted a decision on claiming partial reimbursement of wage compensation for reduced working hours.

  • Important milestones and targets that enabled Slovenia to receive EUR 440 million for recovery and resilience

    Among the 27 milestones and targets whose fulfilment enabled Slovenia to receive funds under the fourth payment request within the Recovery and Resilience Facility are the introduction of a crisis short-time working scheme, changes to labour market regulation and the pension reform. For the successful implementation of these measures, Slovenia received EUR 400 million in grants and EUR 40 million in loans.

  • Minister Fajon at a meeting of NATO foreign ministers: Slovenia will continue to support Ukraine

    Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Tanja Fajon participated in a meeting of NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs in Brussels. The meeting aimed to review the progress on implementing the decisions made at the June NATO Summit in The Hague and discuss key political and security issues, including Russian aggression against Ukraine, Russian hybrid activities and other security challenges.

  • Prime Minister and President of the Republic meet for a working session

    Prime Minister Robert Golob and President of the Republic of Slovenia Nataša Pirc Musar met today for their regular working discussion, during which they exchanged views on key domestic and international developments.

  • Prime Minister Golob: "We want to support those of you who support everyone else."

    On the occasion of International Volunteer Day, marked on 5 December, Prime Minister Robert Golob attended the 15th Slovenian Volunteering Congress today, where he also addressed the attendees.

  • Slovenian-Brazilian Joint Commission on enhancing bilateral economic relations

    The Ministry hosted the fourth session of the Slovenian-Brazilian Joint Commission for Economic Cooperation, the key mechanism for strengthening economic ties between the two countries. Priority areas of discussion included science, artificial intelligence and digitalisation, space technologies, sustainable fuels, the EU-Mercosur Agreement, trade relations, security and defence.

  • In The Hague, Minister Fajon advocates further measures to protect the International Criminal Court

    Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Tanja Fajon leads the Slovenian delegation at the 24th session of the Assembly of States Parties (ASP) to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC), which is taking place from 1 to 6 December 2025 in The Hague under the topic of strengthening the protection of the ICC and its resilience. Minister Fajon emphasised the importance of the independence and impartiality of the Court and respect for the rule of law.

  • Nearly 6 million in EU funding for an integrated approach to safety and health at work

    The Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development has approved financial contribution from the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) for the project Integrated approach to safety and health at work. The project aims to establish an integrated approach to safety and health at work and improve the culture of safety and health at work in Slovenia.

  • Prime Minister Golob: "People with disabilities most often show us where the state needs to grow"

    Today, Prime Minister Robert Golob attended a reception for representatives of organisations of people with disabilities at Brdo pri Kranju, where he also delivered the keynote speech.

  • Highlights of Slovenia's activity in the UN Security Council in November 2025

    In November, under Sierra Leone’s presidency, the adoption of the resolution on Gaza resonated most strongly in the Security Council. The resolution welcomes the adoption of a comprehensive plan to end the war and establish a Peace Committee, and authorises the latter to establish an international stabilisation force in Gaza.

  • Archivalia of the month December 2025

    The Archivalia of the Month section features the Archivalia of the month of December, which which discusses the first "democratic" elections for the constituent assembly in "New Yugoslavia" on November 11, 1945. Voter turnout in Slovenia was approximately 92%, and around 85% of voters officially cast their ballot for the People's Front, or in favor of the republic.reality.

  • Slovenia assumes the UN Security Council Presidency for the second time

    Slovenia begins its second one-month Presidency of the UN Security Council for the 2024–2025 term, which will be marked by three signature events: a visit by the Security Council to Syria and Lebanon, an open debate on Leadership for Peace and a meeting on Afghanistan held on Human Rights Day. As expected, the Council will also focus on Palestine and Ukraine.

  • International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People

    On International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, Slovenia reaffirms its steadfast support for the Palestinian people, who have endured immeasurable suffering for decades through the loss of loved ones and homes, forced displacement, and the denial of fundamental rights, including the right to self-determination and independence.

  • Over €190 million in EU and national funding available for the SAŠA coal region

    ''If you take a walk through Velenje or Šoštanj, you can see that the restructuring process did not start with the Just Transition Fund. The two municipalities have been implementing this process very successfully for several years now. Actually, a total of over €190 million is currently allocated to the SAŠA coal region,'' said State Secretary Srečko Đurov in his statement to the media on the sidelines of today's visit to Velenje.

  • Prime Minister Golob: Germany and Slovenia share strong economic cooperation

    Prime Minister Robert Golob met with the German Federal Chancellor, Friedrich Merz, in Berlin. This was Prime Minister Golob's first official visit to Berlin since Friedrich Merz's appointment as Federal Chancellor in May this year.

  • Mediterranean countries can always count on Slovenia: we seek peace and dignity

    On the Day of the Mediterranean, 28 November, 43 representatives of the Union for the Mediterranean met in Barcelona to discuss the implementation of the priorities of the new vision, which focuses on people. The EU and 10 countries from Southern Europe have ratified the Pact for the Mediterranean. Minister Fajon highlighted: "Only a shared vision among Mediterranean countries and cooperation in a turbulent geopolitical world can bring peace, dignity and prosperity for all."

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    Government visit to the Podravje region

    The Government visited the Podravje region. At its regular session held during the visit, it endorsed several important legislative and financial measures – ranging from strategic investments at the University of Maribor to amendments to cohesion policy, housing and healthcare measures, and a new regulatory framework for the wine sector. Separate programmes of members of the Government followed, and the day concluded with a consultation with mayors and business representatives on the key challenges facing the region.

  • Prime Minister Robert Golob: Maribor is a city of knowledge and culture

    As part of the Government visit to Podravje, Prime Minister Robert Golob attended the laying of the foundation stone for the Centre of Excellence for Photonic, Micro and Nano Electronic Technologies. This centre is one of the first and most significant projects to be implemented under the INNOVUM programme, a broader initiative of the University of Maribor. The Prime Minister also addressed the audience.

  • Green light for amendment to Slovenia's EU Cohesion Policy Programme 2021-2027

    Slovenian government has approved the second amendment to Slovenia's EU Cohesion Policy Programme 2021-2027 at today’s regional session in the Podravje region. The amended document provides for alignment with the EU’s new development and strategic priorities as well as national needs. It also aims to boost spending and allows for a sharper focus on areas with the greatest impact.

  • A modernised cohesion policy: More funds for security, strategic technologies, and affordable housing

    Members of the Monitoring Committee of Slovenia's EU Cohesion Policy Programme 2021-2027 today met at the fifth regular meeting and approved the second amendment to the Programme. The amended document that the government has approved as part of its visit to the Podravje region provides for strategic alignment with the EU’s new and emerging priorities and national needs.

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    181st regular session of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia

    At today’s session, the Government adopted draft acts on the gradual closure of the Velenje Coal Mine, on additional emergency measures in the field of healthcare, on wine, and the draft amendment to the Act on the Financing and Promotion of the Construction of Public Rental Housing. The Government approved the second amendment to the European Cohesion Policy Programme 2021–2027 and signed an agreement with the Municipality of Maribor.

  • State Secretary Grašič meets foreign ambassadors in Vienna to discuss the achievements of Slovenian diplomacy in 2025

    State Secretary Neva Grašič met with non-resident ambassadors to Slovenia in the Austrian capital, Vienna. In her address, she highlighted the most prominent achievements of Slovenian foreign policy in 2025: Slovenia's first MED9 presidency and its non-permanent membership of the UN Security Council, which ends with Slovenia’s presidency of the Council in December.

  • Prime Minister Golob: We are setting an example in Europe of how to tackle housing issues

    Prime Minister Robert Golob attended the conference "Turning Vision into Homes: Slovenia's Affordable Housing Journey," organised by the Ministry of a Solidarity-Based Future, the European Investment Bank and the Council of Europe Development Bank at the European Union House in Ljubljana.

  • Slovenia receives €440 million in EU funds for recovery and resilience

    Today, the European Commission paid €440 million to Slovenia on the basis of the fourth payment request under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF). "Slovenia has met all the milestones and targets linked to the fourth payment request and has therefore received the maximum possible disbursement," said Finance Minister Klemen Boštjančič upon the inflow of funds.

  • UN Security Council and General Assembly unanimously adopt twin resolutions on the review of the UN Peacebuilding Architecture

    Today, the General Assembly and the Security Council unanimously adopted twin resolutions with identical wording on the review of the UN Peacebuilding Architecture (Peacebuilding Architecture Review – PBAR). The negotiation process was led by the Permanent Representatives of Slovenia and Egypt, Ambassadors Samuel Žbogar and Osama Abdelkhalek. The adoption of the resolutions and the agreement on strengthening the effectiveness of the UN Peacebuilding Architecture marked the successful conclusion of nearly one year of negotiations.

  • Slovenia elected to the Executive Council of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons

    At the 30th session of the Conference of the States Parties to the Chemical Weapons Convention, held in The Hague, the Netherlands, Slovenia was elected to the Executive Council of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons for the 2026–2028 term. The Slovenian delegation at the conference is being led by State Secretary Dr Melita Gabrič.

  • Minister Fajon on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women: United for peace and security

    "We must always stand up for the rights of women and girls. This is a priority of Slovenia’s foreign policy, both in the context of its non-permanent membership of the UN Security Council and its upcoming UN Human Rights Council membership. I would like us to build a world in which all women and girls are safe and do not experience violence."

  • Speech by the Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Tanja Fajon at EU-AU summit in Luanda, Angola

    Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Tanja Fajon emphasized in a discussion on peace, security and governance at the 7th EU-African Union Leaders' Summit in Luanda that Slovenia has done a lot in recent years to strengthen its partnership with African countries.

    Below is Minister Fajon's speech in full.

  • Minister Fajon in Luanda: Slovenia calls for enhanced cooperation between the EU, the African Union and the UN

    The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and European Affairs, Tanja Fajon, represented Slovenia at the seventh EU-African Union Summit in Luanda, attended by more than 40 European and African leaders. She participated in discussions on peace, security and governance, and held numerous bilateral meetings, where she presented Slovenia’s work in the Security Council, with a focus on Africa.

  • Prime Minister Robert Golob attends online informal European Council meeting

    Prime Minister Robert Golob participated today, via video conference, in an informal meeting of the European Council. The leaders were briefed on the latest developments, with the primary objective being the establishment of lasting peace in Ukraine.

  • The Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia will be closed on 28 November 2025

    The Embassy of Slovenia in Tirana will be closed on 28 November 2025, on the occasion of the National Flag and Independence Day of Albania.

  • Message from Prime Minister Robert Golob on Rudolf Maister Day

    Dear citizens, dear Slovenians at home and abroad,

    Today, we pay tribute to the courage and vision of General Rudolf Maister – a man of action, a devoted patriot and someone who understood clearly that a nation grows when it knows how to protect its future, and dares to do so.

  • Morningstar DBRS upgrades Slovenia's credit rating

    The Morningstar DBRS credit rating agency upgraded Slovenia's credit rating from A (high) to AA (low) with a stable outlook. Meanwhile, Standard & Poor's (S&P) confirmed Slovenia’s AA credit rating with a stable outlook.

  • Branko Zlobko assumes office as the Minister

    The newly appointed Minister of the Interior Branko Zlobko has taken the office from the outgoing Minister Boštjan Poklukar.

  • Completion of the Third Committee’s work at the 80th session of the UN General Assembly

    After several weeks of meetings in New York, the work of the UN General Assembly Committee on Social, Humanitarian and Cultural Issues, known as the Third Committee, which focuses largely on human rights issues, has concluded.

  • Slovenian Traditional Breakfast at the 75th Session of the WHO Regional Committee for Europe

    At the 75th Session of the WHO Regional Committee for Europe (RC75th), Slovenia highlighted how health, sustainability, and support for local products can be combined into a thoughtful vision for the future. The message was clear: caring for people and caring for the planet are inseparable goals, and meaningful progress requires addressing both simultaneously.

  • EU funding for strengthening sustainable mobility: Regional mobility centres across Slovenia

    The Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development has approved Cohesion Fund support for projects aimed at establishing and supporting regional mobility centres under the agreements on the development of regions. The approved EU funding will be used to support regional mobility centres in the Koroška and Gorenjska regions, the Ljubljana urban region, the Jugovzhodna Slovenija region and Northern Primorska.

  • Minister Fajon: The EU and the Indo-Pacific are stronger together

    Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Tanja Fajon took part in the Fourth EU Indo-Pacific Ministerial Forum in Brussels. In her interventions, she underscored the need to enhance economic and security cooperation between the two regions and to work jointly to address shared global challenges.

  • Temporary residence permit for digital nomads

    Slovenia is introducing a temporary residence permit for digital nomads on 21 November 2025.

  • Marking the 30th anniversary of the Dayton Peace Agreement

    On the 30th anniversary of the signing of the Dayton Peace Agreement, we remember one of the most important milestones in modern European history. The Agreement brought peace to Bosnia and Herzegovina and stability to the entire region. The diplomatic victory over war put an end to the immeasurable suffering endured by the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

  • 80 years since the Nuremberg trials

    On this day in 1945, the trials of leading Nazi figures from World War II began in Nuremberg. The trials laid the foundations of international criminal justice, ensuring that no serious crime would go unpunished.

  • Prime Minister Golob: “Slovenia is building the second and third tracks itself”

    Prime Minister Dr Robert Golob attended the ceremonial event marking the completion of construction works on Section 2 of the Divača–Koper second track. The event was also attended by Apostolos Tzitzikostas, the European Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism, who ceremonially handed over an additional EUR 156 million of non-refundable EU funds to Slovenia.

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    180th Regular Session of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia

    At today’s session, the Government approved draft amendments to the acts governing Radiotelevizija Slovenija, sport, the legal profession, and equal opportunities for persons with disabilities, the latter introducing additional measures to improve the accessibility of public-use facilities for persons with disabilities. The Government also discussed the announced ownership changes at the Ljubljana Stock Exchange.

  • Slovenia to host the 2026 European Road Cycling Championships

    Slovenia has officially been awarded the hosting rights for the 2026 European Road Cycling Championships. The contract was formally signed by the Minister of Economy, Tourism and Sport, Matjaž Han; the President of the Slovenian Cycling Federation, Pavel Marđonović; and the President of the Union Européenne de Cyclisme (UEC), Enrico Della Casa.

  • European Commission welcomes the fourth amendment of the Slovenian Recovery and Resilience Plan

    The European Commission today welcomed the fourth proposal to amend the Slovenian Recovery and Resilience Plan. The amendment to the plan also needs to be approved by the Council of the European Union.

  • Minister Fajon in Brussels to enhance the EU's role in addressing Sudan's humanitarian crisis

    Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Tanja Fajon participated in the EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting in Brussels, where Foreign Ministers discussed Russian aggression in Ukraine and the situation in the Middle East, the Sahel and Sudan. She also participated in ministerial events: the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting, the Ministerial Meeting of the Palestine Donor Group and the Fourth EU Indo-Pacific Ministerial Forum.

  • Fifteenth issue of the Diplomatic Bulletin

    This November edition marks the end of an eventful year, during which we have marked many significant anniversaries. The articles largely focus on the importance of the UN and multilateralism in general and the challenges they face. The Diplomatic Bulletin covers the 80th anniversary of the UN, past expectations and the commemorative publication released by the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, as well as the visit of Volker Türk, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, to Slovenia.

  • State Secretary Grašič at the first EU Enlargement Forum: Slovenia would like to keep enlargement high on EU agenda

    State Secretary Neva Grašič participated in a panel discussion at the EU Enlargement Forum 2025 in Brussels at the invitation of European Commissioner Marta Kos. The Forum took place in light of the European Commission's recently published 2025 Enlargement Package, which confirms that the renewed momentum for enlargement stands high on the EU's priority agenda while the accession of new Member States is increasingly within reach.

  • Director-General Rakovec at a round table on IHL in humanitarian crises

    Dr Marko Rakovec, Director-General and Chief Legal Adviser at the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, participated in a round table entitled Frontiers of Humanity: International Humanitarian Law in Contemporary Humanitarian Crises, which accompanied the exhibition Dialogues on Humanity. The event was organised by the Faculty of Law, Ljubljana University, in cooperation with the Embassy of Switzerland in Ljubljana.

  • Following Slovenian-Uzbek Commission inaugural meeting, Minister Fajon highlights opportunities for enhanced cooperation

    Minister Tanja Fajon hosted Laziz Kudratov, Minister of Investment, Industry and Trade of Uzbekistan, to discuss the deepening of economic cooperation and identifying practical opportunities to expand bilateral trade. Both ministers underlined that the first meeting of the Joint Slovenian-Uzbek Commission on Economic Cooperation reflects the successful high-level engagement between the two countries in recent years.

  • EU funding for curriculum reform: new ways to acquire knowledge and improve the quality of the educational process

    The Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development has approved European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) support for the project Curriculum reform – new ways to acquire knowledge, which aims to enhance the quality, inclusiveness, efficiency and relevance of the education and training systems. .

  • General Affairs Council starts preparations for the December European Council meeting

    State Secretary Neva Grašič attended the General Affairs Council meeting in Brussels, where ministers and state secretaries started preparations for the December European Council. They discussed the new Multiannual Financial Framework 2028–2034 and the European Commission's work programme for 2026.

  • International Day for Tolerance

    To mark the International Day for Tolerance, Tanja Fajon, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and European Affairs, said: "We are concerned by the rising incidence of hate speech, including antisemitic and anti-Roma rhetoric. We recognise the need to effectively address all forms of intolerance and hate speech on an equal basis."

  • Prime Minister Golob: “A Strong and Stable Public Healthcare System Is the Cornerstone of the Welfare State”

    Prime Minister Robert Golob attended the opening of the First Slovenian Congress of Paediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery, “SRČEK 2025”, which took place in Ljubljana on 14 and 15 November.

  • Slovenian Economy in Good Shape

    The latest macroeconomic data point to an acceleration of economic growth in the third quarter of this year. After a brief slowdown in the first quarter and a revival of growth in the second, economic activity strengthened further in the third quarter.

  • Director of the Government Communication Office Petra Bezjak Cirman on the Strength of the I feel Slovenia Brand

    At the Plenary day of the Slovenian Tourism Days 2025, held on 11 November at Brdo pri Kranju, around 300 representatives of Slovenia’s tourism sector gathered. The discussions centred on the strength and significance of the national brand I feel Slovenia, which for eighteen years has successfully enhanced the visibility of our country around the world.

  • Minister Boštjančič: »Investments in knowledge, health and security are investments in the future«

    In the latest episode of the government GOVSI podcast, Minister of Finance Klemen Boštjančič presented the adopted state budgets for 2026 and 2027, the government’s key development priorities and the implemented reforms that contribute to strengthening Slovenia’s financial stability and long-term development.

  • Prime Minister Robert Golob meets with the mayors of SE Slovenia to discuss measures under the Šutar Act

    Prime Minister Robert Golob met with the mayors of Southeast Slovenia today. The meeting was held to address the Roma community issues and the related solutions put forward in the Šutar Act.

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    179th Regular Session of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia

    At today’s session, the Government approved draft amendments to the Acts governing the organisation and financing of education, the guidance of children with special needs, the medical profession, and drivers. In addition, by amending the Weapons Act, it is introducing a temporary option for the voluntary surrender of firearms and ammunition to the police.

  • Slovenia to actively help Ukraine with preparations for accession negotiations on regional policy

    A high-level delegation from Ukraine visited the Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development. The focus of the multi-day trip was on the transfer of Slovenia's experience in implementing cohesion policy.

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    Government Visit to the Goriška Region

    During a regional visit to the Goriška region, the Prime Minister and ministers met with local representatives to discuss the development challenges and opportunities of the area. In Vipava, the Government also held a “field” 178th regular session, at which it adopted a decision to establish a public institution for contemporary dance and took note of the signing of a letter of intent aimed at acquiring the status of a public university.

  • State Secretary Neva Grašič at the quadrilateral meeting of deputy foreign ministers

    State Secretary Neva Grašič took part in the regular annual quadrilateral meeting of the deputy foreign ministers of Slovenia, Austria, Liechtenstein and Switzerland, held in Vaduz. This regional format has been in place since 2011.

  • Fajon: Culture and art can reach where politics cannot, when diplomacy hits a wall

    At the start of the second Rog Forum international conference, which brings together creators, designers, decision-makers and experts to encourage reflections on the role of cultural and creative industries in addressing global challenges, Minister Fajon delivered an introductory address in which she emphasised that culture and art can reach where politics cannot and open hearts when diplomacy hits a wall.

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    Prime Minister Golob: "We want every Slovenian to have free access to artificial intelligence tools"

    As part of his Government visit to the Goriška region, Prime Minister Robert Golob also visited the Primorska Technology Park in Šempeter pri Gorici, where he made a statement to the media.

  • UNESCO proclaims International Day of Caves and Karst – the initiative came from Slovenia

    The UNESCO General Conference today unanimously proclaimed 13 September as the International Day of Caves and Karst. The initiative was officially submitted by the Republic of Slovenia at the proposal of the International Union of Speleology, which is based in Postojna. Under the authority of the Government, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Spatial Planning coordinated the activities for the proclamation of the International Day of Caves and Karst.

  • Prison System at the Centre of the 9th National Security Days 2025

    The event was attended by representatives of judicial, security, and academic institutions, offering international insight into the challenges of modern prison systems.

  • After the world premiere in Paris, the Twingo E-Tech electric is unveiled in Novo mesto

    Following last Thursday’s world premiere of the new Twingo E-Tech Electric in Paris, the model was presented to the Slovenian public. The event was attended by Matjaž Han, Minister of the Economy, Tourism and Sport, Gregor Macedoni, Mayor of Novo mesto, Jože Bele, President of the Management Board of Revoz, and Petar Nevistič, Managing Director of GA Adriatic.

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    178th regular session of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia

    At its regular session held during the visit to the Goriška region, the Government began considering the Wine Act proposal, which it will continue to review at one of its forthcoming sessions. The Government also adopted a decision to establish a public institute for contemporary dance, which will ensure the stable development of contemporary dance, and took note of the signing of a Letter of Intent to initiate activities required for the University of Nova Gorica to obtain public university status.

  • Prime Minister Golob: National Housing Programme for the Construction of Public Rental Apartments as One of the Government’s Priorities

    Prime Minister Robert Golob attended the laying of the foundation stone for the Lukovica housing development, where the construction of 82 public rental apartments will begin.

  • Prime Minister Robert Golob hosts a consultation on Science Day

    To mark the first official celebration of Science Day, Slovenia's new national holiday, Prime Minister Robert Golob held a consultation dedicated to the role and future of science in Slovenia.

  • Prime Minister Dr Golob at an extraordinary session of the National Assembly

    Prime Minister Dr Robert Golob attended the 122nd extraordinary session of the National Assembly, where he presented the opinion of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia on the submitted Recommendations regarding ensuring the security and efficiency of the judicial system in areas with heightened security risks in south-eastern Slovenia.

  • Slovenia needs balanced regional development

    On Monday, 10 November 2025, the first regional presentation of Slovenia’s draft Regional Development Strategy by 2050 took place at the Tržič Business Incubator, as part of an event titled Strong Regions. Strong Slovenia. The discussion underscored not only the need for balanced development among Slovenia’s regions, but also the growing recognition that the entire country depends on achieving such a development.

  • Fifty years of the Treaty of Osimo: Legacy of dialogue and peace

    Fifty years ago, on 10 November 1975, the Treaty of Osimo (agreement on the development of economic cooperation) was signed in the Italian town of Osimo between the then Yugoslavia and Italy. These documents represent one of the most significant diplomatic achievements of the post-war period for both countries and constitute a lasting milestone in their bilateral relations.

  • Message by Prime Minister Robert Golob on the Day of Science

    Dear citizens, Scientists, researchers, innovators and all those who, through knowledge, push the boundaries of what is possible.

  • Minister Fajon: Cooperation between the EU and Latin American and Caribbean countries is the only natural choice

    Minister Tanja Fajon is representing Slovenia at the 4th Summit of the European Union (EU) and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC). Taking place at a time of heightened tensions between the US and some countries in the region, including Colombia, the Summit reflects a commitment to intensified cooperation in addressing common challenges such as international security and climate change.

  • Prime Minister Robert Golob Attends Ceremony for Slovenia’s Highest State Awards and Prizes in Science

    Today, Prime Minister Robert Golob attended the official ceremony for the presentation of the Republic of Slovenia’s highest national awards and prizes for outstanding achievements in scientific research and development. He also addressed the guests gathered at the event.