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  • Slovenia among the EU members with the largest increase in voter turnout

    Slovenia was among the countries with the highest increase in voter turnout in this year's European elections compared to 2019, the 12 percentage point surge to 41.4% coming second only to Hungary's 15 points climb to some 59%.

  • Slovenia will take part in the elections to the European Parliament for the fifth time

    From June 6th to 9th, around 370 million Europeans will elect 720 members of the new European Parliament, which is 15 more than the current number. Slovenia will have one more MEP, totaling nine.

  • Brežice Hosts the European Youth Event

    Brežice, as the first of the Slovenian cities, will host the European Youth Event (EYE) from May 23 to 26, 2024. Young people from across the EU will discuss key social issues and exchange ideas about the future of Europe. Prior to Brežice, similar events took place this May in Berlin, Vilnius, and Forlì, Italy.

  • The month of May reminds us of our relationship with nature

    In the coming days, we are celebrating a series of European, global, and international days that remind us each year of our relationship with nature and the importance of preserving nature for future generations – World Bee Day on 20 May, European Natura 2000 Day on 21 May, International Day of Biological Diversity on 22 May and European Day of Parks on 24 May.

  • Only in four EU member states men outnumber women, Slovenia is one of them

    Did you know that the population of Slovenia has increased by 6 percent since 2004, when we joined the EU? And that in mid-2019, the number of men surpassed the number of women for the first time? Since then, Slovenia has been one of the few EU member states where men outnumber women. The other countries with this demographic characteristic are Sweden, Luxembourg, and Malta.

  • Romano Prodi: Nova Gorica and Gorizia as symbols of European unity

    The guest of the new episode of the GOVSI podcast is Romano Prodi. We invited him to talk to host Nataša Čepar on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of Slovenia's accession to the EU. They also discussed relations between Slovenia and Italy and current events in world politics.

  • On Europe Day, Minister Fajon, former MEPs and Commissioner discuss what Slovenia has gained with EU membership

    On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of Slovenia's EU membership and Europe Day, Minister Fajon hosted a debate with Slovenians who were active in the pre-accession process and later worked in the EU institutions. In a relaxed discussion, the Minister and her guests exchanged views on Slovenia and the Union underscoring the importance of citizens casting their votes in the upcoming European elections.

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    Prime Minister Golob: "Europe is only strong if it is united and only as strong as its solidarity is strong"

    Prime Minister Robert Golob attended today's state ceremony marking the 20th anniversary of Slovenia's accession to the European Union, which was held in Nova Gorica. The ceremony took place on Europe Day, which commemorates the signing of the Schuman Declaration and the beginning of European integration.

  • The Youth in Celje Colorfully Presented the Diversity of the European Union

    In Celje, young people celebrated the 20th anniversary of Slovenia's accession to the European Union (EU). Ahead of Europe Day, children from kindergartens and schools in the Celje region, as part of the European Village project, presented EU member states and countries on the path to EU membership at stands on the Main Square. Additionally, awards were presented at the Celje Cultural Center for the best works by students who participated in the Europe in School competition.

  • The President awarded contributers to Slovenia's entry into the EU and NATO

    At a ceremony held at the presidential palace, President Nataša Pirc Musar marked the 20th anniversary of Slovenia's membership in the EU and NATO by awarding the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Defense, and e Negotiating Team for Accession of Slovenia to the EU with the Golden Order of Merit. This recognition was given for their significant contributions to achieving these key foreign policy objectives.

  • Traditional Slovenian pastry potica is the queen of the Open Day of the European institutions

    On May 4, before the Europe Day, the European institutions opened their doors to visitors, who were able to visit long and complex corridors of the institutions and learn about everything the EU does for its citizens. The member states also presented themselves: Slovenia presented to around 10,000 visitors with its potica pastry and excellent athletes, who are true ambassadors of the Slovenian way of life.

  • Seminar on the challenges of communicating EU enlargement and the importance of resilience against disinformation

    In late April, Brdo pri Kranju hosted a gathering of communications professionals from various EU member states, candidate countries, and European institutions. The event was organized jointly by the Government Communication Office and the Club of Venice. Participants delved into two key themes: tackling disinformation and the communication challenges posed by the EU's expansion into the Western Balkans.

  • Ireland welcomes the new EU members

    In the first half of 2004, the Presidency of the Council of the EU was held by Ireland, which organised the Day of Welcomes on 1 May 2004 in Phoenix Park, Dublin, for the new Member States. The late Irish Nobel Prize-winning poet Seamus Heaney wrote a poem for the occasion, entitled Beacons at Bealtaine, which he also read at the event.

  • Address by Prime Minister Dr Robert Golob on the 20th anniversary of Slovenia's EU membership

    Twenty years have passed since Slovenia became a member of the European Union. The significant enlargement on May 1, 2004, was the result of our longstanding desire for positive change and the determination to become part of an advanced Europe.

  • Minister Fajon: 'Slovenia has been a champion of peace in 20 years' EU membership’

    Twenty years ago today, the European Union witnessed its largest enlargement in history, a process that demanded extensive preparations from both the Union and the ten countries of Central, Eastern, and Southern Europe. In the subsequent years, three more new Member States joined. From today's perspective, this wave of enlargement seems like a small miracle, as it is difficult to maintain the same pace of enlargement in the face of numerous global and domestic challenges.

  • Addressing the disinformation challenges and sharing experiences on communicating EU enlargement

    Twenty years on, the largest EU enlargement presents an opportunity to draw lessons from past communication efforts and to prepare for the upcoming EU enlargement, which is once again high on the EU political agenda. For this reason, together with the Club of Venice, we decided to organise a conference in Slovenia, 26 April 2024, and invited Government representatives and communication experts to discuss and share knowledge and experiences on the subject, with a special focus on disinformation.

  • Slovenia. At home in Europe – already for 20 years.

    On 1 May 2004, Slovenia became a member of the European Union, along with nine other countries of Central and Eastern Europe. Although there were some uncertainties before accession, from today's perspective we can see that membership has helped our country on the path to economic development and international recognition, and has opened up many new opportunities for people to study, work and do business in other Member States.

  • Nina Gregori: I hope that the EU will always remain a safe haven

    The topic of the new podcast show is migration. Zorana Potič's guest is the executive director of the European Asylum Agency, Nina Gregori, who has been working in this field for her entire career.

  • 25 years of participation in european programmes for young people

    From 12 to 19 April 2024, the European Youth Week (EYW) will be organised by the European Commission. This event is organised biannually with aim to promote youth engagement, participation and active citizenship of young people all over Europe and beyond. Many activities will take place within this week and a lot of them will focus also on opportunities and achievements of the implementation of the European programmes in the field of youth.

  • Sinfo: Hand in hand for 20 years

    Since independence, Slovenia has been successfully involved in various international communities, especially at the regional level in Europe.