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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.

Addressing the session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, Minister Tanja Fajon drew attention to the serious threats confronting human rights in the 21st century. “We must stand up for human rights every day, especially in the world we live in today. They will only survive if we defend them and defending them today takes courage.”

Russia’s brutal aggression against Ukraine began four years ago and constitutes a gross violation of international law and the UN Charter. “Slovenia condemns this aggression in the strongest and most unequivocal terms and stands by the people of Ukraine. We are committed to achieving a just and lasting peace, advocate respect for international law and demand accountability for the crimes committed,” emphasised Minister Fajon.

Foreign Ministers of 20 countries condemn in the strongest terms a series of recent Israeli decisions that introduce sweeping extensions to unlawful Israeli control over the West Bank.

Today, Lipica was the staging ground for a European debate on the future of sport. Minister of the Economy, Tourism and Sport Matjaž Han hosted a high-level event on the economic and social impacts of sport in the European Union as part of the official visit of the European Commissioner for Intergenerational Fairness, Youth, Culture and Sport Glenn Micallef.

On arrival at the Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels, Minister Tanja Fajon joined her counterparts in expressing support for Ukraine as it enters its fifth year of military aggression. Ministers wore sunflower brooches as a symbol of hope, peace, resistance and Ukrainian national identity. “The war in Ukraine must end,” Minister Fajon said.

The 61st regular session of the UN Human Rights Council opens today in Geneva. This is the first session in which Slovenia is participating as a member during its 2026–2028 term. It will be represented at the high-level segment by Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Tanja Fajon.

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.

The Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development has approved EU funding for the project Implementation of further vocational and professional development and training programmes in 2025-2029. The European Social Fund Plus will contribute €13.4 million to this large-scale project, which totals €20 million.

The National Election Commission (NEC) is intensively preparing for the parliamentary elections to be held on 22 March 2026. To ensure the smooth conduct of the elections, approximately 20,000 people will be engaged at nearly 3000 polling stations across Slovenia, making this the largest civic operation in the country.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Tanja Fajon hosted Swiss Federal Councillor and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ignazio Cassis in Ljubljana. Taking place in an exceptionally friendly atmosphere, the visit confirms the excellent relations between Slovenia and Switzerland, as well as their shared commitment to promoting economic and political cooperation further.

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.

As part of the government field visit, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Tanja Fajon visited the Posavje region, where she met with the managerial staff of Kopitarna Sevnica and Stilles companies. Darko Gorišek, Director of the Posavje Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Krško, also participated in the visit and emphasised the importance of cooperation with the Ministry in supporting the export activities of companies in the region.

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.

At its session today, the Government approved a proposal for the fifth amendment to the Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP). It tasked the Office of the Republic of Slovenia for Recovery and Resilience with submitting the amendment to the European Commission in Brussels, together with the relevant supporting documentation.

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.

The Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development has approved EU funding for the project Integration of Migrant Children, Pupils and Students into the Slovenian Education System. The project, with a total value of €7 million, will receive €2.8 million from the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+).

On Monday, 16 February 2026, the Republic of Slovenia, rated A3 (positive) / AA (stable) / A+ (stable), successfully returned to international capital markets with a €750 million Reg S tap of the outstanding €1.75 billion 3.275% Note due 12 March 2036, bringing total new outstanding size to €2.50 billion.

On March 11 and March 12, 2026 the Consulate General will be offering consular hours in Detroit, Michigan.

Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Tanja Fajon hosted a visit by Minister of Foreign Affairs and Worship of Costa Rica Arnold André Tinoco. "This is an important event, as it is the first visit at this level to Slovenia. We will take this opportunity to strengthen our bilateral cooperation. We already enjoy excellent cooperation at the multilateral level, and both countries are members of the Green Group," said Minister Fajon.

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.

A significant number of measures under the Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP), implemented in Slovenia with support from the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) under NextGenerationEU, have already been successfully completed. Today’s edition of the Together towards the goal series presents the results of the reform and investments supporting the digital transformation of the economy.

The Republic of Slovenia, rated A3 (positive) / AA (stable) / A+ (stable), has mandated BNP Paribas, Deutsche Bank, Erste Group in J. P. Morgan to lead manage a tap of a bond with a maturity in March 2036. The transaction will be Regulation S in dematerialised registered form. The deal is expected to be launched in the near future, subject to market conditions.

At the Munich Security Conference, Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Tanja Fajon said that contemporary security challenges cannot be effectively addressed without inclusive leadership and the equitable management of natural resources. “Gender equality and access to water are key factors for stability, conflict prevention and the strengthening of international peace and collective security.”

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.

Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Tanja Fajon is participating in the 62nd Munich Security Conference, which has brought together more than 60 heads of state and government, 100 foreign and defence ministers and numerous experts and representatives of civil society. The conference remains one of the most important global forums for discussing current foreign policy issues and common security challenges.

From February 16, 2026, until further notice, office hours for document issuance will be temporarily adjusted to ensure smooth operations.

As part of the International Law collection, published by the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia and the Faculty of Social Sciences Publishing House, a reprint of the book Slovene-Italian Relations 1880–1956, Report of the Slovene-Italian Historical and Cultural Commission has been issued.

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

To mark International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the Slovenian Network of Women in Diplomacy held a discussion on the role of women and girls in science and diplomacy. The event was opened by Tanja Fajon, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and European Affairs. A panel of distinguished representatives from the research community was also addressed via video by American astronaut Sunita L. Williams, who is of Slovenian descent.

This year's first delivery of food products has begun, continuing the systematic assistance to the most vulnerable under the European Social Fund Plus (ESS+).

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.

During the government visit to the Gorenjska region, Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Tanja Fajon stopped at four leading Slovenian technology companies, which she described as examples of Slovenian technological development, innovation and global recognition.

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.

The United Nations General Assembly decided to proclaim 11 February as the International Day of Women and Girls in Science to raise awareness of the importance of the full and equal participation of women in all fields of science. The aim is also to promote the elimination of discrimination and the removal of legal, economic, social and cultural barriers that continue to hinder women’s access to careers in science.

The Republic of Slovenia expresses its grave concern regarding Israel’s recent decisions and measures in the occupied West Bank, which risk further entrenching an unlawful situation on occupied Palestinian territory.

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.

On the sidelines of the visit of foreign ministers from the Middle East and the Gulf to Slovenia, a panel discussion entitled From the Board of Peace to Broader Peace in the Middle East took place as part of the Bled Strategic Forum. All participants emphasised that nobody wants a new war in the region and that everyone is making significant diplomatic efforts to achieve peace.

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.

The Slovenian Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs fully supports Franc Jožef Smrtnik, a member of the Carinthian State Parliament (Landtag), who was reprimanded during yesterday's session for using three Slovene phrases in his six-minute address.

On the basis of the Aviation Act, a Public Tender for Enhanced Air Connectivity of Slovenia was published in the Official Gazette of the Republic of Slovenia and the Official Journal of the European Union on February 6, 2026. In accordance with the Act, the tender documentation is publicly published, however, the English translation is merely an information aid for foreign air carriers when preparing applications for aid.

The Minister of Foreign and European Affairs, Tanja Fajon, is hosting the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Bahrain, Egypt and Qatar in Slovenia. "This visit demonstrates that Slovenia is recognised as a trustworthy and constructive partner. These are influential countries that combine regional responsibility, humanitarian solidarity and diplomacy," Minister Fajon said.

Ahead of the Milan–Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games, the Government GOVSI Podcast discussed the expectations of the Slovenian Olympic team, the importance of fan support, and the role of the Slovenian House in promoting Slovenia. The guests of the episode were Blaž Perko, Head of the Slovenian Olympic Team, and Matic Švab, Managing Director of the Slovenian Olympic Committee.

As part of the Slovenian government visit to the Koroška region, Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Tanja Fajon visited the First Primary School Slovenj Gradec, one of the first schools in Slovenia to join the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Associated Schools Network.