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Dear fellow Slovenians, citizens of Slovenia and Slovenians living in neighbouring countries and around the world, on Statehood Day we look back with profound gratitude on the most momentous decision in the history of the Slovenian nation and on its fulfilment.

Prime Minister Janez Janša, accompanied by his wife Urška Bačovnik Janša, attended the central state ceremony marking Slovenia's Statehood Day, where, alongside the President of the Republic, he also delivered a ceremonial address. In his speech, he emphasised the importance of honouring the will of the people, as expressed in the independence plebiscite. "The Republic of Slovenia is a sovereign and independent state."

Ahead of Statehood Day, Prime Minister Janez Janša attended two ceremonial sessions. In the National Council, those gathered were addressed by President Marko Lotrič, while in the National Assembly the keynote speaker was President Zoran Stevanović.

Prime Minister Janez Janša today attended a reception for the relatives of fallen members of the Territorial Defence of the Republic of Slovenia and the Ministry of the Interior of the Republic of Slovenia, as well as for civilian victims and those wounded in the War for Slovenia.

Prime Minister Janez Janša attended the ceremonial unveiling of the statue of General Rudolf Maister at the Park of Military History in Pivka, where he also delivered a speech.

Prime Minister of the Republic of Slovenia Janez Janša spoke to Visegrád 24 about the challenges posed by illegal migration, the importance of effective border protection, and the need for the West to awaken and defend the values on which European civilisation is founded.

Following the European Council meeting, the Prime Minister said that this year's discussions had been more substantive than those held four years ago, as preparations for the meetings were of a higher quality and leaders had access to more analytical data. Nevertheless, negotiations on the EU's multiannual budget remain challenging, given the widely differing interests of the Member States.

The Prime Minister of the Republic of Slovenia, Janez Janša, together with the leaders of 18 other EU Member States, signed a joint letter addressed to the President of the European Council and the President of the European Commission, in which the signatories call for more decisive and effective European solutions in the area of migration.

Speaking ahead of the European Council meeting in Brussels, Prime Minister Janez Janša said that the positions adopted at the recent G7 summit opened more possibilities to achieve peace in Ukraine. "Any steps that could lead to an end to the fighting and the start of negotiations should be welcomed. As long as weapons do the talking, diplomacy has little power," he emphasised.

Prime Minister Janez Janša and his wife, Urška Bačovnik Janša, attended a ceremony marking the 250th anniversary of the independence of the United States of America. In his speech, the Prime Minister highlighted the historical parallels between the Slovenian and American aspirations for freedom and the importance of common democratic values in a time of geopolitical turbulence.

The Prime Minister of the 16th Government of Slovenia, Janez Janša, presented the key priorities of the new government team during his meeting with the President of the Republic and drew attention to the challenging circumstances in which the Government has taken office. The Prime Minister emphasised that the 16th Slovenian Government is composed predominantly of highly experienced individuals who have already tackled similar challenges.

Prime Minister Janez Janša today received the new Ambassador of the United States to Slovenia, Asel K. Roberts. During the meeting, Prime Minister Janša and Ambassador Roberts confirmed the traditionally good and friendly relations between the two countries and expressed their willingness to further strengthen cooperation in the political, economic and security spheres.

Prime Minister Janez Janša met with members of the Fiscal Council and representatives of the Ministry of Finance for a working lunch at Vila Podrožnik.

Prime Minister Janez Janša, accompanied by Minister of Agriculture Janez Cigler Kralj and President of the Chamber of Agriculture and Forestry of Slovenia Jože Podgoršek, visited Komenda today to assess the aftermath of the severe storm. The damage in Komenda alone amounts to tens of millions of euros, with more than 150 buildings affected. Prime Minister Janša also visited families and farmers affected by the severe storm.

Prime Minister Janez Janša today attended the Holy Mass and memorial ceremony at the pit under Macesnova gorica in Kočevski Rog.

The Prime Minister of the Republic of Slovenia, Janez Janša, today attended the EU-Western Balkans Summit in Tivat, Montenegro, where the leaders of the European Union Member States and the Western Balkan countries discussed the further strengthening of cooperation between the European Union and the region.

Following the 11th extraordinary session of the National Assembly, at which the government’s cabinet was confirmed, Prime Minister Janez Janša and former Prime Minister Dr. Robert Golob carried out the handover of duties.