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The Government of the Republic of Slovenia, headed by Janez Janša, met today at the inaugural session at which several key decisions were taken. The Government appointed the Deputy Prime Ministers and Janja Garvas as Secretary-General of the Government.

At today’s press conference, Prime Minister Dr Robert Golob and Deputy Prime Ministers Luka Mesec, Klemen Boštjančič and Matej Arčon reviewed the past term of office. They stressed that, after four years and despite uncertain geopolitical circumstances, Slovenia is a more stable, safer and developmentally stronger country than it was at the beginning of the term. They also highlighted concrete results: preserved public finances, higher wages and pensions, low unemployment, and increased investment in infrastructure, science, development, housing, resilience and local projects.

At today’s session, the Government adopted an implementation programme for achieving Slovenia’s development goals through investments in science and innovation, as well as amendments to the regulation on inspections, cleaning and measurements on small combustion plants. It also adopted a decision to include the new project BUILD – CitiVERSE – Local Digital Twins in the current Development Programmes Plan 2026–2029.

At today’s correspondence session, the Government of the Republic of Slovenia took note of the Information on the Implementation of the Recovery and Resilience Plan, the Proposal for the Sixth Amendment to the Recovery and Resilience Plan, and the Information on the Closing Process of the Recovery and Resilience Facility.

The Slovenian Nutrition Guidelines 2025 are based on the best available scientific evidence and contemporary understanding of the relationship between nutrition, health and sustainable development.

At today’s session, the Government of the Republic of Slovenia reallocated expenditure rights with the aim of improving the general government balance by €133 million. It extended temporary reintroduced controls at the borders with Croatia and Hungary until 21 December 2026 and included the project Battery electricity storage systems – companies in the Development Programmes Plan 2026–2029.

State Secretary for National and International Security at the Prime Minister’s Office, Vojko Volk, stated after today’s session of the Secretariat of the National Security Council that the Director-General of the Police had informed the members of the Secretariat that the Police had received a report on the investigation into the recordings that had been made public before the elections.

According to official data from the Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia, Slovenia recorded year-on-year economic growth of 3% in the first quarter of this year. Minister of Finance Klemen Boštjančič emphasised that the figures clearly demonstrate the resilience of the Slovenian economy and counter forecasts of economic stagnation or decline.

At today’s session, the Government defined measures to improve the general government balance and took note of the report on the situation at worksites on Slovenian motorways and expressways. It adopted amendments to the programme for the use of Climate Fund resources, thereby providing companies with an additional €10 million, and set the funding for incentives for electro-intensive companies at €30 million for 2026.

Prime Minister Robert Golob attended a ceremonial session of the Ljubljana City Council, accompanied by his wife, Tina Gaber Golob.

Prime Minister Dr Robert Golob received European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos, who is visiting Slovenia this week as part of the Europe Day celebrations.

At today's session, the Government added the final piece to the double-track Divača–Koper railway line's mosaic by adopting an investment programme for a third track and including an Investment in a new construction and Palfinger machinery project in the 2026–2029 Development Programme Plan. It also adopted amendments to the Decree on the method of remitting personal income tax to municipalities, thereby easing pressure on municipal budgets during the annual holiday allowance payment period.

Minister of Finance Klemen Boštjančič stressed that the state of public finances in Slovenia is not catastrophic. However, Slovenia is facing extreme pressures on public finances, as are many other European countries. He said that these developments require a prompt, serious and responsible policy response.

Dear citizens and residents of Slovenia, and compatriots in neighbouring countries and around the world. Work is one of the most fundamental expressions of human dignity. Through it, individuals fulfil themselves, and communities build their strength and future.

Dear citizens and residents of Slovenia, and compatriots in neighbouring countries and around the world. On the Day of Uprising Against Occupation, we remember the courage, determination and integrity of our ancestors, who, in the most difficult circumstances, driven by a desire for freedom and for the preservation of our language, culture and national identity, united and began to organise resistance against the destructive occupying forces.

At today’s session, the Government adopted the Decree on concessions for the construction of new cableway installations at Kanin, which will contribute to the further development of tourism in the area. It also approved amendments to the Act on Remedying the Consequences of Work with Asbestos, took note of the Development Report 2026 and the progress in preparing the Annual Progress Report 2026, and issued the Decree on the determination of psychotherapeutic approaches.

At today’s session, the Government adopted the Decree on the programmes of services under compulsory health insurance, the capacities required for their implementation, and the scope of funding for 2026. The Government also granted the Municipality of Novo mesto consent to prepare a detailed municipal spatial plan within the area of the national spatial plan adopted by the Decree on the location plan for the Hrastje–Lešnica motorway section.

At today’s session, the Government adopted a decision to ensure the timely provision of sufficient gas reserves, thereby increasing security of supply and strengthening the country’s resilience. It also issued a regulation introducing a requirement for prior approval of price increases for electricity and natural gas for certain groups of consumers, and took note of the draft Social Climate Plan and the GRECO report.

In the wake of the United States' recent bombastic and deeply concerning statements, the agreement on a ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz is a welcome development in the hope that it will lead to lasting peace.

Dear Citizens, esteemed compatriots at home and abroad, during the Easter season, I wish you peace in your heart, courage in your thoughts and warm, sincere moments of closeness with your loved ones.

At today’s session, the Government adopted the starting points for the preparation of legislative frameworks in the area of energy security and the reliable supply of essential goods and services. It also adopted the Strategy for the Prevention and Control of HIV, Hepatitis B and C, and Sexually Transmitted Infections 2026–2035, as well as amendments to the Decree on Drinking Water.

Prime Minister Robert Golob visited the Gorenjska region today to inspect the damage caused by the severe weather event and windthrow.

Following today's National Security Council session, Prime Minister Robert Golob issued the following written statement: "Given the escalating global tensions and the increasingly frequent forecasts of a looming economic crisis, Slovenia today more than ever needs unity and cooperation, namely a broad coalition or a government of national unity.

The Government of the Republic of Slovenia took note of the information on energy supply at today’s session and adopted the Resilience Strategy of the Republic of Slovenia until 2030.

The National Security Council was presented with reports by the Minister of the Environment, Climate and Energy, Bojan Kumer, and the Minister of the Economy, Tourism and Sport, Matjaž Han. The reports addressed the current situation in the energy sector in Slovenia and in the international environment, including energy security, security of supply and the impacts on the economy.

Since the onset of tensions in global energy markets, the Government has been closely monitoring developments and has taken measures to ensure that fuel storage facilities remain adequately stocked. However, developments over the past two days have required the Government to intervene more directly in the logistics infrastructure. The Government has therefore adopted measures to enable fuel distributors to resupply service stations more efficiently.

Joško Kadivnik, the Director of SOVA (Slovene Intelligence and Security Agency), today presented to the members of the National Security Council Secretariat’s operational group a full account of events that took place between 10 and 11 December 2025, along with material evidence of connections of three representatives of the private intelligence corporation Black Cube (Giora Eiland, Liron Tzur and Dan Zorella) to the visit at Trstenjakova ulica 8 in Ljubljana, where the SDS party has its headquarters.

Prime Minister Robert Golob is attending the regular March meeting of the European Council in Brussels, which, in light of the deteriorating situation in the Middle East, is focusing on the current situation in the region and its possible implications for Europe.

Prime Minister Robert Goloba sent a letter to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen regarding foreign influence on the elections in Slovenia. He also shared the letter with European Council President António Costa and the leaders of the Renew political group.

The State Secretary for National and International Security in the Office of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Slovenia, Vojko Volk, summarised the findings of today's meeting of the National Security Council Secretariat (SSNAV), which he convened at the proposal of the Prime Minister.

The Government will further reduce duties, thus mitigating the increase in the prices of petroleum products for the next 14-day period, as such an increase cannot be avoided due to the conflict in the Middle East. Without this intervention, there would be a price increase of approximately 26 cents per litre for diesel and fuel oil, and a price increase of approximately 18 cents per litre for petrol.

The Prime Minister, Robert Golob, and the Minister of Health, Valentina Prevolnik Rupel, visited the University Rehabilitation Institute of the Republic of Slovenia - Soča (URI - Soča) today, where they met with the management and reviewed the progress of ongoing investments.

Prime Minister Robert Golob today visited the University Medical Centre Ljubljana, where he officially opened an energy-refurbished and revitalised section of the first eighth of the main hospital building. The refurbished premises on the eighth floor form part of the Department of Nephrology within the Internal Medicine Clinic.

Prime Minister Robert Golob hosted representatives of the Slovenian business community at a special event.

Below we publish a letter of support for Slovenian International Criminal Court Judge Beti Hohler, who is facing serious consequences from sanctions imposed against her by the United States in June last year. The letter is co-signed by the Prime Minister of the Republic of Slovenia, Robert Golob, and the President of the Republic of Slovenia, Nataša Pirc Musar.

Prime Minister Robert Golob today attended a ceremony at Ljubljana Castle for the official appointment of Goran Dragić as ambassador of Youth Sports Games. Prime Minister Golob also addressed the audience.

Prime Minister Robert Golob, together with the Minister of Infrastructure, Alenka Bratušek, attended the ceremony marking the successful completion of works on junctions B – Škalsko jezero and H – Konovo on the expressway from Velenje to Koroška and the official handover of the first junction on the northern part of the third development axis (Konovo) to traffic.

At today’s session, the Government adopted the Strategy for the Management and Development of Healthcare and Allied Professionals in the Healthcare System 2026–2036, agreed to an extraordinary adjustment of pensions of one per cent and issued two ordinances: the Ordinance on financial assistance to family farms following the transfer of agricultural holdings, and the Ordinance on the co-financing of vaccination against bluetongue disease.

The Prime Minister, Robert Golob, attended the ceremony marking the completion of works on the Divača–Koper second railway track, together with the Minister of Infrastructure, Alenka Bratušek.

At the invitation of the German Federal Chancellor, Friedrich Merz, Prime Minister Robert Golob participated in an informal discussion with other leaders this afternoon, focusing on the recent surge in energy prices in Europe due to the situation in the Middle East.

Prime Minister Robert Golob, together with Minister of Defence Borut Sajovic, visited the Training Centre for Civil Protection and Disaster Relief of the Republic of Slovenia – Pekre Unit, where he was briefed on the unit’s tasks and operations.

Prime Minister Robert Golob and the Minister of Health, Valentina Prevolnik Rupel, visited the newly renovated Nursing Department at the Maribor University Medical Centre in Slivniško Pohorje. He also attended the ceremony for laying the foundation stone of the new Department of Infectious Diseases building at the Maribor University Medical Centre.

Prime Minister Robert Golob attended an event to mark International Women's Day. Organised by the Ljubljana City Committee of the Union of the Associations for the Values of the National Liberation Movement of Slovenia (ZZB NOB), the event was held under the patronage of Zoran Janković, the Mayor of Ljubljana. In his keynote address, Prime Minister Golob emphasised the importance of freedom and security — values that exemplify the challenges women have faced throughout history.

With the arrival of two aircraft from Riyadh this evening, the Government of the Republic of Slovenia has completed the evacuation of Slovenian citizens who were stranded in the crisis area in the Middle East due to the ongoing war.

Prime Minister Robert Golob began the second part of the Government’s visit to the Osrednjaslovenska region with a visit to the new residential neighbourhood in Zelena jama in Ljubljana, which provides 87 public rental apartments in four buildings, along with a shared communal area and landscaped park space.

At today's session, the Government adopted the National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence until 2030, the Strategy for Coherent Regional Development, and the Slovenian Startup Strategy to support the development of innovative companies. It also reviewed the Spring Forecast of Economic Trends 2026.

This morning, local time in the United Arab Emirates, four buses carrying Slovenian citizens – families with children and a police escort left Dubai for Oman and are on their way to Muscat Airport.

As part of preparations for the spring meeting of the European Council, Prime Minister Robert Golob is today on a working visit to France, where he met with President Emmanuel Macron in Paris.

As part of its regional visit, the Government of the Republic of Slovenia visited the municipalities of the Central Slovenia region (with the exception of the City Municipality of Ljubljana) and presented key development projects and investments in the region. As the economically strongest region in the country, strengthening its resilience and ensuring sustainable development remain among the Government’s priorities.

Prime Minister Robert Golob began the Government’s visit to the Osrednjeslovenska region at the Grosuplje Care Home. Together with the Minister of a Solidarity-Based Future, Simon Maljevac, he met with the residents and the management of the home, which is marking its 42nd anniversary today.

Prime Minister Robert Golob today visited the affected areas to assess the situation on the ground following the severe weather event and heavy snowfall that hit the north-east of the country. He also attended a meeting of the coordination group in Maribor.

Today, Prime Minister Robert Golob visited Ljubhospic, which marks its tenth anniversary this year. He toured the house and met with its leadership.

The Government led by Robert Golob stabilised the country following a period of crisis marked by recovery from the pandemic, the energy crisis and rising living costs, and delivered extensive structural changes in healthcare, social security, housing, education, the green transition and regional development. Over the course of its term, the Government fulfilled a substantial part of the key commitments set out in the coalition agreement.

Prime Minister Robert Golob today, as part of his government visit to Posavje, also visited the Krško Nuclear Power Plant, where he met with management.

Prime Minister Robert Golob, along with Minister of Health Valentina Prevolnik Rupel and Minister of Defence Borut Sajovic, met with management and employees of the Brežice General Hospital as part of a government regional visit to Posavje.

At today’s session, the Government adopted a decision to initiate the preparation of a National Spatial Plan for Krško Nuclear Power Plant – JEK2, approved a programme of development incentives for border problem areas, and took note of the preliminary report by the President of the Expert Council for the Evaluation of the Act Determining Emergency Measures to Ensure Public Security on the implementation of that Act.

Prime Minister Robert Golob today visited the Nurses and Midwives Association of Slovenia, where he met the Association’s leadership and staff. The discussions focused on the work and mission of the umbrella professional body in nursing and midwifery care.

Prime Minister Robert Golob, accompanied by his wife Tina Gaber Golob, attended the Golden Ambassador event organised by the Zlata Pentljica Institute – Children with Cancer at Brdo pri Kranju.

Today, Prime Minister Dr Robert Golob attended an informal meeting of the members of the European Council at Alden Biesen Castle in Belgium.

The Government visited the Gorenjska region. In the morning, it held a regular session in Radovljica, followed by separate programmes for individual members of the Government. In the afternoon, a consultation with representatives of the business community and the mayors of Gorenjska took place in Kranj.

As part of the continued visit of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia to the Gorenjska region, Prime Minister Robert Golob, together with the Minister for a Solidarity-Based Future, Simon Maljevac, and the Minister of Infrastructure, Alenka Bratušek, visited the Dr Janko Benedik Home in Radovljica, a public residential care home, where he was welcomed by residents and staff.

As part of today’s regional visit of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia to the Gorenjska region, Prime Minister Robert Golob, together with the Minister of Natural Resources and Spatial Planning, Jože Novak, first visited the flood protection arrangements in the Selška Valley catchment area, aimed at reducing flood risk in Železniki.

At today's session, the Government took note of the status of the siting of the Kranj North motorway junction and of the expert assessment of the justifiability of reinstating the railway infrastructure to the Hrušica stop. It also adopted the Strategy for the resilience of critical entities and placed the tasks of the 114 call centre within the Secretariat-General of the Government.

Prime Minister Robert Golob attended the opening event of the Slovenian AI Factory (SLAIF), which will host a new supercomputer. For the first time, the supercomputer will also be available to industry. It represents a tool for accelerating innovation in the economy, increasing productivity and strengthening global competitiveness.

Dear citizens, dear compatriots at home and abroad, few nations in the world can boast such a strong commitment to culture as the Slovenes.

Prime Minister Robert Golob met with a group of the most powerful Arabic ministers of foreign affairs, who came to Slovenia to show their support for the Slovenian government’s policy regarding the Palestinian question. Talks focused on the current situation in Palestine and the strong mutual desire to further enhance bilateral relations.

With its visit to the Koroška region, the Government continued its series of regional visits. In the morning, it held its 190th regular session in Dravograd, after which members of the Government continued with separate field programmes. In the afternoon, a consultation with mayors and representatives of the business sector was organised in Slovenj Gradec, aimed at reviewing key development challenges and coordinating further steps.

At today’s session, the Government adopted the Programme of Development Incentive Measures in the Fields of Economic, Environmental, Social and Cultural Development and Human Resources Development. It was briefed on information related to the preparation of starting points for drafting legislative bases that will regulate the use of social networks and similar online services, and it proclaimed 5 March as the National Reading Day.

As part of a government visit to the Koroška region, the Prime Minister visited Dravograd and Ravne na Koroškem, where he met with the management and the staff of the General Hospital Slovenj Gradec.

Prime Minister Robert Golob hosted a working breakfast for members of the European Commission and leaders of political groups in the European Parliament, who are currently visiting Slovenia.

Prime Minister Robert Golob attended the Dual-Use Slovenia 2026 conference. Prime Minister Golob began by recalling that Europe has had to face serious challenges in the last five years: first the pandemic, then the war in Ukraine, natural disasters, and finally the trade war.

At a correspondence session, the Government of the Republic of Slovenia took note of the support expressed by the President of the Republic of Slovenia, Nataša Pirc Musar, the Prime Minister of the Republic of Slovenia, Robert Golob, and the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and European Affairs, Tanja Fajon, for the candidacy of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize.

At today’s session, the Government of the Republic of Slovenia took note of information on the implementation of the provisions of the Weapons Act, which introduced the possibility for holders to surrender weapons or ammunition possessed without a valid firearms licence. It appointed Uroš Brežan as Director of the Triglav National Park Public Institution and approved the content of the call for enrolment in undergraduate and integrated master’s study programmes for the 2026/2027 academic year.

Prime Minister Robert Golob was a guest on CNN’s Connect the World with Becky Anderson, where he spoke about the most topical foreign policy issues.

Prime Minister Robert Golob is attending tonight’s working dinner of European Council members in Brussels. The main purpose of this extraordinary meeting is a strategic discussion about recent events concerning transatlantic relations and the European Union’s response to these developments.

Today, the Government continued its series of regional sessions with a visit to the Savinja Region, focusing, this time, on the Celje and Kozje areas. Prime Minister Robert Golob began the visit at the Šmarje pri Jelšah Retirement Home, where he met with residents and toured the facilities. In discussions with management, he saw for himself that, as of January 2026, monthly bills in retirement homes have been significantly reduced.

At today’s session, the Government of the Republic of Slovenia adopted the Decree on the designation of health regions, introducing six health regions with the aim of ensuring the best possible access to healthcare services. The Government also issued the Decree on the preparation and publication of acts in the Official Gazette of the Republic of Slovenia and adopted the position of the Republic of Slovenia in response to the invitation to the Board of Peace.

Prime Minister Robert Golob made a statement to the media today focusing on current foreign policy developments, particularly with regard to Greenland and the invitation from the President of the Unites States to participate in the Board of Peace.

Prime Minister Robert Golob attended a presentation of two pillars of the national security system of the Republic of Slovenia at Brdo pri Kranju.

Today, Prime Minister Robert Golob attended a ceremony marking the start of the investment in the new wood-energy centre in Kočevska Reka and addressed those present.

The Prime Minister of the Republic of Slovenia, Robert Golob, and Tina Gaber Golob, as well as the President of the Republic of Slovenia, Nataša Pirc Musar, and Aleš Musar, today hosted the traditional New Year's reception for the Diplomatic Corps at Brdo pri Kranju. The President, Prime Minister and the Doyen of the Diplomatic Corps, Msgr Luigi Bianco, also addressed the Diplomatic Corps.

At a correspondence session, the Government of the Republic of Slovenia adopted a decision on the participation of two officers of the Slovenian Armed Forces in the planning and implementation of the international military exercise Arctic Endurance led by the Kingdom of Denmark with the aim of strengthening regional security.

Today, as part of the Government’s regional visit to the Obalno-kraška region, which began with a Government session at the Port of Koper, Prime Minister Robert Golob also visited the Izola Care Home and the Izola General Hospital.

The Government visited the Coastal–Karst Region. In the morning, it held a regular session at the Port of Koper, followed by separate programmes of individual ministers. In the afternoon, a consultation with representatives of the business community and mayors took place in Lipica.

At today’s session, the Government took note of the information on the state and pressures affecting the Slovenian sea. It proclaimed 19 May as Lipizzaner Day, adopted a decision to conclude agreements on the transfer of founder’s rights and obligations from a private university to the newly established public University of Novo Mesto, and concluded an agreement on the gratuitous transfer of state-owned land to the Municipality of Koper.

Prime Minister Robert Golob met today with former NASA astronaut Sunita Williams, one of the most accomplished and renowned American astronauts.

Today, Prime Minister Robert Golob visited the Slovenian Institute of Quality and Metrology (SIQ Ljubljana).

Today, Prime Minister Robert Golob attended the central 69th commemorative ceremony marking the three-day Battle of Dražgoše. At the event, the Prime Minister was the keynote speaker and also laid a wreath.

Today, Prime Minister Robert Golob attended the central commemorative ceremony marking the anniversary of the final battle of the Pohorje Battalion and the Memorial Day of the Municipality of Slovenska Bistrica. At the event, the Prime Minister was the keynote speaker and also laid a wreath.

The Government visited the Primorska-Notranjska region. In the morning, it held a regular session in Ilirska Bistrica, after which the Prime Minister, ministers and ministerial colleagues continued with working visits across the region. The visit concluded with a consultation meeting with representatives of the business sector and mayors in Postojna.

As part of the Government’s regional visit to the Primorsko-Notranjska region, Prime Minister Robert Golob met with residents and staff of the Ilirska Bistrica Care Home.

At today's session, the Government adopted the proposed Promotion of the Competitiveness and Decarbonisation of Electro-Intensive Companies Act and the proposed amendments to the acts regulating spatial planning, mining, nuclear damage liability, road tolling and accessibility of products and services for people with disabilities. It also approved the proposal for an Act on International Treaties and Other International Acts.

At the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron, Prime Minister Robert Golob attended the meeting of leaders of the Coalition of the Willing, a group of countries supporting Ukraine.

On the last day of the old year, the Prime Minister visited teams on duty at the University Medical Centre Ljubljana, the Institute of Oncology Ljubljana and the Ljubljana Fire Brigade.

Slovenia today concludes its two-year term on the United Nations Security Council. On this occasion, the Prime Minister issued the following statement.

Dear citizens, dear Slovenians at home and abroad, as the year slowly draws to a close and we prepare for a new chapter, I would like to pause for a moment together with you.

Dear citizens, dear Slovenians at home and abroad,

Prime Minister Robert Golob was this evening the keynote speaker at the state celebration marking Independence and Unity Day. Prime Minister’s speech on this occasion was not a classic political address. Instead, it was a personal and sincere reflection on who we have become as a nation and as a community over 35 years of independence, and on where we wish to go.

Prime Minister Robert Golob attended the December meeting of the European Council in Brussels, where leaders agreed to ensure financial support to Ukraine for 2026 and 2027 through joint borrowing on the capital markets, with loan guarantees provided by the EU budget.

Prime Minister Robert Golob is attending the December meeting of the European Council in Brussels. The summit will focus on the discussion regarding financial support for Ukraine for 2026 and 2027 in the context of intensive diplomatic efforts for a lasting and just peace in Ukraine, which has been the subject of intense debate at the highest levels in recent weeks.