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State Secretary Melita Gabrič addressed participants at a round table titled ‘Reflection on the 50th Anniversary of the Final Act of the Conference on Security and Co-operation in Europe’, co-organised by the Faculty of Social Sciences, the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs and the Slovenian Political Science Association.

Today, Prime Minister Robert Golob attended the European Political Community Summit in Tirana, hosted by Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama. The summit brought together the highest representatives of EU institutions, the OSCE, the Council of Europe and NATO, as well as the leaders of many European countries, including all EU Member States.

On the occasion of signing contracts for emergency humanitarian response, State Secretary Dr Melita Gabrič met with Secretary General of Caritas Slovenia Peter Tomažič to discuss the projects to be implemented by Caritas Slovenia in 2025 with the financial support of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs.

On 13 and 14 May, leading representatives of the regulatory bodies of the Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia, Finland, Poland and Slovenia gathered in Portorož for their regular annual meeting to learn about important developments in the field of nuclear safety in these countries.

At today's session, the Government adopted a series of proposals relating to judicial legislation. It approved the new amendments to the General Administrative Procedure Act, a proposal for the Act Regulating the Financing and Promotion of the Construction of Public Rental Housing, and proposals for new amendments to the Long-Term Care Act and the Housing Act. It also initiated the procedure for drafting the 2026 and 2027 budgets.

The Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development has approved EU funding for the Eurostars 3 call for proposals, under the Eureka Initiative for the period 2025-2029.

Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Tanja Fajon attended an informal meeting of NATO Foreign Ministers in Antalya, focused on an in-depth discussion on key issues and elements of the June NATO Summit in The Hague. Ministers reviewed guidelines on the key ambitious priorities of the Summit aimed at maintaining the Alliance’s unity and enhancing its strength.

Seventy years have passed since the signing of the Austrian State Treaty (ADP), which re-established an independent and democratic Austria. The treaty was also of fundamental importance in setting-up relations with neighbouring Slovenia. Article 7, in particular, is of major importance for Slovenia as it guarantees respect for the rights of the Slovenian minority in Austrian Carinthia and Styria.

Prime Minister Robert Golob was the main guest at the 20th Crafts and Entrepreneurship Forum where he took part in a discussion with the Director General of the Chamber of Craft and Small Business, Danijel Lamperger. The event was organised by the Chamber of Craft and Small Business that also presented this year's demands from Slovenian crafts and entrepreneurship.

The Minister of Defense of the Republic of Slovenia, Borut Sajovic, attended a two-day ministerial meeting of the United Nations (UN) member states on peacekeeping in Berlin on May 13 and 14. The meeting discussed the future of UN peacekeeping operations.

State Secretary Dr Melita Gabrič attended the 134th meeting of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe, which discussed the role of the organisation in the new geopolitical context as a guardian of democratic security, in particular its actions in support of Ukraine and the New Democratic Pact for Europe. They also took stock of the Reykjavik Declaration implementation.

The Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development has approved EU funding for the project ITI Urban Municipality of Novo mesto Seidlova cesta road.

The Slovenian public will be presented with the results of a study on workers' exposure to

The Prime Minister of the Republic of Slovenia, Robert Golob, today met with the President of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, who is on an official visit to Slovenia.

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Slovenians Abroad, Matej Arčon, has spent the last two days with the Slovenian minority in Porabje, Hungary.

Prime Minister Robert Golob attended a state ceremony commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, where he delivered a keynote address. The ceremony was dedicated to remembering the past, expressing gratitude and reflecting on the values that continue to unite us today.

Prime Minister Robert Golob attended a ceremonial session of the City Council of the City of Ljubljana. He was accompanied by his partner, Ms Tina Gaber.

The Western Balkans Cyber Capacity Center (WB3C) is proud to announce its collaboration with the World Economic Forum (WEF) to host the region’s first Cyber Capacity Building Workshop on 19-20 May 2025 in Podgorica. This high-level gathering will convene global experts and regional stakeholders to strengthen the Western Balkans’ cybersecurity resilience through two critical streams: addressing the cyber talent shortage and enhancing collaborative strategies against cybercrime.

On 9 May 2025, State Secretary Dr Melita Gabrič participated in the informal meeting of EU Foreign Affairs Ministers held in Lviv, Ukraine. She also took part in the meeting of the Core Group on the Establishment of a Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine.

On the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War and in celebration of Europe Day, the Government Communication Office presents a new episode of the GOVSI podcast featuring Dr. Aleš Gabrič, a renowned historian and president of the Slovenian Academy of Sciences and Arts. In conversation with host Zoran Potič, they reflect on the meaning of May 9—once and today—as a day of victory, liberation, and European unity.

Every year on Europe Day, we commemorate the signing of the historic Schuman Declaration which, on 9 May 1950, laid the foundations for today's European Union. This year also marks the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War – a milestone that should serve as a reminder that peace is worth every effort.

Foreign ministers and their guests met in Warsaw during Poland's six-month presidency of the EU. There was ample opportunity for frank discussions on the world's key challenges, including the importance of closer foreign and security policy cooperation with the UK, efforts to achieve an unconditional ceasefire in Ukraine and further dialogue with the US in the light of the first 100 days of America First.

At today’s session, the Government approved the proposed changes to the pension reform and was briefed on the current defence and security policy. It also adopted the draft Act on the Publication of Acts in the Official Gazette of the Republic of Slovenia, the draft Act on School Inspection, the draft amendment to the Primary School Act, and issued a new flood regulation introducing the concept of flood and erosion resilience.

The Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development has approved EU funding for the project Sustainable mobility in Velenje.

At today's press conference, "Public Sector in Numbers", the Minister of Public Administration, Franc Props, the Minister of Finance, Klemen Boštjančič, and the Director General of the Public Sector Directorate at the Ministry of Public Administration, Peter Pogačar, emphasised that public employees are key to the functioning of society, which is why the wage system reform ensures the proper evaluation of their work performance and a stimulating working environment.

We, the Foreign Ministers of Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Norway, Slovenia and Spain express our grave concern about the reported Israeli plans to expand its military operations in Gaza and to establish a prolonged Israeli presence in the Strip. This would mean crossing yet another line, marking a dangerous new escalation and jeopardizing any prospects of a viable Two-State solution.

The Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development has approved EU funding for the Call for proposals to co-finance sustainable mobility measures in the period 2023-2029. Municipalities will use the funding to develop and ensure accessible, safer and sustainable day-to-day mobility for their inhabitants. The Cohesion Fund will contribute 42.1 million euros in EU funding.

The Government of the Republic of Slovenia adopted an Opinion on the Proposal for a Declaration on the Preservation and Strengthening of the Autochthonous Slovenian National Minority in the Republic of Austria at a correspondence session. The Government welcomes the initiative of the National Assembly of the Republic of Slovenia and supports the purpose of the Declaration, which comprehensively addresses the issue of the position and exercise of the rights of the Slovenian national minority in the Austrian regions of Carinthia and Styria.

The 10th edition of the EUSAIR Forum under the theme “Bridging horizons: Strengthening cooperation, resilience and cohesion in the Adriatic-Ionian Region” is taking place in Georgioupolis, Crete. The minister for cohesion and regional development Dr Aleksander Jevšek attended the event.

At the international academic conference titled Responsibility to Protect in Theory and Practice, Minister Tanja Fajon underlined: "There is no alternative to international law. We must all respect it, and Slovenia has consistently defended the same standards for all, without exception." The conference, held at the Faculty of Law in Ljubljana, marks the 20th anniversary of the adoption of the Responsibility to Protect (R2P) principle.

Prime Minister Robert Golob today attended the foundation stone-laying ceremony for the new data centre ARNES in Maribor.

Slovenia presented its statement before the International Court of Justice in The Hague, emphasising Israel's obligation to facilitate emergency humanitarian assistance to the Palestinian people, grounded in the principles of respect for human rights, adherence to international humanitarian law and its obligations as a UN Member State.

Dear citizens, residents of Slovenia and Slovenians abroad, On the occasion of 1 May, International Labour Day, I extend my sincere congratulations to you all.

The Archivalia of the Month May 2025 with the title The Expropriation of the Land Estates owned by the Diocese of Ljubljana.

The Ministry of Labour, Family, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities, in cooperation with the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) and the Labour Inspectorate of the Republic of Slovenia, is organizing a free webinar titled "Key Factors for Effective Management of Occupational Safety and Health in the EU and Slovenia."

The Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development has approved EU funding for the call for proposals Enriching quality and accessible education and integrating circular economy education in educational institutions in the Zasavska region.

The Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Tehran will be closed on Labour Day on Thursday, 1 May 2025.

The Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development has approved EU funding for the project Integrated Territorial Investments City of Ljubljana e-buses.

Dear citizens, dear residents of Slovenia and Slovenians abroad,

Each year, the Day of Uprising Against Occupation reminds us of the importance of freedom, unity and courage.

Prime Minister Robert Golob attended the funeral of Pope Francis in St Peter’s Square in Vatican City. The funeral service was presided over by the Dean of the College of Cardinals, Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re. The Prime Minister was accompanied at the funeral ceremony by his partner, Ms Tina Gaber.

The National Assembly has adopted the Declaration on the Activities of the Republic of Slovenia in EU Institutions for the period until June 2026.

During a visit to Austria, Slovenian Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Tanja Fajon met with the new Austrian Federal Minister for European and International Affairs, Beate Meinl-Reisinger. The visit was aimed at developing good neighbourly relations between the two countries and discussing current foreign policy and EU issues, including the Western Balkans and the EU enlargement.

In the 21st episode of the government GOVSI podcast, host Petra Bezjak Cirman spoke with Igor Feketija, State Secretary at the Ministry of Labour, Family, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities, who played a key role in negotiating the recently reached pension reform agreement. The reform, set to be implemented gradually from 2026 onwards, addresses major demographic challenges and strengthens the long-term sustainability of the pension system.

The Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development has approved EU funding for the project Purchase of audio-visual equipment for the Prison Administration of the Republic of Slovenia.

24 April is the International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace, declared by the UN General Assembly in 2018. The Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs marked the day in a particularly special way with a simulation of international negotiations within the framework of the United Nations, conducted by university and secondary school students under the auspices of the United Nations Association of Slovenia.

The Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia fully supports the joint statement issued by the foreign ministers of Germany, France, and the United Kingdom (E3) on April 23, 2025, regarding the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

At today’s session, the Government adopted amendments to the Animal Protection Act which, among other things, provide for the financing of care for abandoned animals, ban hen cage rearing and introduce restrictions on keeping wildlife species. It also took note of the preparation of the proposed Act Amending Pension and Disability Insurance Act and the Development Report 2025.

The Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development has approved EU funding for the call for proposals Enriching quality and accessible education and integrating circular economy education in educational institutions in the SAŠA coal region.

The World Day for Safety and Health at Work, observed on April 28, highlights the importance of safe working conditions for all workers. This year's theme emphasizes the role of artificial intelligence and digitalization in improving workplace safety. International experts will explore how new technologies are transforming safety and health systems at work across different sectors and countries.

The Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development has approved EU funding for the Integrated Territorial Investment (ITI) project Reconstruction of the Barjanska cesta road.