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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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.