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The Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development has issued a funding decision for the DRR RCPS LUR project. A financial contribution from the Cohesion Fund will be allocated to support the implementation of strategic planning.

Today, the Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development hosted an expert consultation on the development of the local development programme and public health programme within the framework of the Norwegian Financial Mechanism and the European Economic Area (EEA) Financial Mechanism for the period 2021-2028. The purpose of the consultation was to align the content of both programmes and to discuss the next steps in the programming process.

The Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development has issued a funding decision for the project Comprehensive treatment and management of addiction in the prison system. The project will receive European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) support.

As part of today's government visit to the Primorsko-Notranjska region, the Minister for Cohesion and Regional Development Dr Aleksander Jevšek visited EU projects that improve the quality of life of local people. He also stopped at the site of the Ilirska Bistrica waterworks that provides a safe and reliable water supply for over 10,000 residents.

The Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development has issued a funding decision for the project Agreement on the development of the region: Regional integrated transport strategy Severna Primorska. Strategic planning will be supported by the Cohesion Fund.

The Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development has issued a funding decision for the project Renovation of the Štibuh sports field. The project will be co-funded by the European Regional Development Fund.

The amendment introduces a new regional development model based on innovation-driven growth, which will enable accelerated development in all regions and Slovenia as a whole, as well as a higher quality of life for all residents.

The Ministry of the Environment, Climate and Energy has published a call for proposals funded by the Second Swiss Contribution, with a total value of EUR 13.8 million.

The Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development has approved EU funding for the call for proposals Supporting start-up ecosystem in Slovenia in the period 2026-2029 (JR Startup Consortium 26-29). A financial contribution from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) will be allocated for the implementation of the call, which will be published on 24 December 2025.

The Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development has issued a funding decision for the call for proposals Incentives for projects included in Important Project of Common European Interest (IPCEI) Hydrogen. Published today, the strategic call for proposals will receive support from the European Regional Development Fund.

The Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development has approved EU funding for the project Specializations in nursing and midwifery. The €8 million project that will be supported by the European Social Fund Plus and the Republic of Slovenia marks an important step to ensuring long-term stability and quality of Slovenia's public healthcare system.

The Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development has approved EU funding for the call for proposals Incentives for the development and manufacturing of strategic technologies for Europe – Call for proposals STEP.

The Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development has approved financial contribution from the European Social Fund Plus to the project Modernisation of the information system of the Public Scholarship, Development, Disability and Maintenance Fund of the Republic of Slovenia. The project will help enhance responsiveness to the needs of a rapidly changing labour market.

The Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development has approved financial contribution from the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) for the project Include and activate (ViA2).

The Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development has approved financial contribution from the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) for the call for proposals Development and implementation of new forms of mental health support and capacity building programmes (shorter: Implementation of new forms of mental health support).

The Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development has approved European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) support for the project Purchase of audio recording equipment. The project will result in the complete replacement of outdated audio recording equipment in medium and small courtrooms in Slovenian courts with new, modern technology.

The Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development has approved European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) support for the project Restoration of cultural heritage for the interpretation of Natura 2000 – the Grad Castle (EŠD 159).

The Ministry for Cohesion and Regional Development has approved European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) support for the Call for proposals for the development of culture and arts education (CAE) projects in the fields of film, music, performing arts, and visual arts (Public Call ESF_CAE FMVA 2025–2029). The Ministry of Culture will implement the call in the first half of January 2026.

The Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development has approved European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) support for two key healthcare system projects. The total amount of support for both investments, implemented by the Ministry of Health, stands at nearly EUR six million. The projects will improve the quality, accessibility, and safety of healthcare in the Koroška region and Maribor.

The Government of the Republic of Slovenia has adopted the Act on the Developmental Restructuring of the Savinjsko-Šaleška (SAŠA) Coal Region, aimed at mitigating the consequences of the gradual coal phase-out in the Savinjsko-Šaleška coal region, in accordance with just transition principles.