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Prime Minster Robert Golob attended the celebratory reception in Paris marking the conclusion of the Tour de France.

The Government of the Republic of Slovenia is greatly concerned about the incident that took place yesterday, on 27 July 2025, at the Peršman Museum, one of the most important memorial sites for Carinthian Slovenians. As the scene of one of the most horrific crimes of the Nazi regime against the Slovenian population in Carinthia, any intervention in this place is particularly sensitive.

Today, ahead of the final stage of the race in Mantes-la-Ville, Prime Minister Robert Golob presented Tour de France Director Christian Prudhomme with a letter of intent to organise the Grand Départ of the 2029 Tour de France in Slovenia.

We inform that the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Tehran will resume with the provision of consular services on 3 August 2025.

On July 23, 2025 a ceremonial event took place at the Presidential Palace in Panama City, where Ambassador Mirošič presented the letter of credence from the President of the Republic of Slovenia Nataša Pirc Musar to the President of Panama José Raúl Mulino.

At the session, the Government adopted a proposal for the Employee Ownership Cooperative Act, which enables a stable and systemically sustainable model of transferring ownership to employees, bringing positive effects for employers, employees and the economy. It also issued new amendments to the Decree on the compulsory health insurance service programme, the capacities required for its implementation and the amount of funding for services for 2025.

Minister of the Interior Boštjan Poklukar attended an informal meeting of the EU Justice and Home Affairs Council in Copenhagen.

At the initiative of Prime Minister Robert Golob, a second meeting with representatives of the Slovenian Federation of Pensioners' Associations was held at the Prime Minister's Office.

The Council of the European Union approved the national recovery and resilience plans at the end of July 2021. The ministries responsible for implementing the reforms and investments in the plan have successfully carried out numerous activities to achieve this. Significant progress has been made this year on the most visible reform measures. The investments under the plan are being implemented by stakeholders in all Slovenian regions.

Prime Minister Robert Golob met today with European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos.

We, the signatories listed below, come together with a simple, urgent message: the war in Gaza must end now.

The 13th Slovenian Development Days will take place on 14–17 October under the title “Business in Support of Global Solidarity”. Today’s global challenges, including the consequences of armed conflicts, climate change and the energy crisis, call for innovative and comprehensive approaches. In this context, cooperation between the public sector, the business community and NGOs is vital to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Prime Minister Robert Golob today attended the ceremonial opening of the renovated Vevče Swimming Pool in Dobrunje near Ljubljana and also addressed those gathered. The Vevče Swimming Pool will be a modern sports and recreational centre designed for active leisure time for all generations.

The Government of the Republic of Slovenia yesterday adopted a decision on signing a letter of intent to organise the Tour de France Grand Départ event in Slovenia. This is an expression of Slovenia’s initiative to host one of the biggest and most watched sporting events in the world.

The Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in New Delhi will be closed on July 28 and 29, 2025 due to relocation to a new premises.

On 16 July 2025, the European Commission published a proposal for the Multiannual Financial Framework for the period 2028–2034, amounting to 1.26% of the EU27's GNI, or €1,985 billion. The proposal forms the basis for the start of complex negotiations among Member States

The Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development has approved EU funding for the project Modernising the social protection system and child and family care to improve the efficiency, accessibility and quality of services for the inclusion of target groups. The Social Fund Plus contribution stands at €18 million.

At today’s session, the Government of the Republic of Slovenia adopted the Starting Points for the Adoption of Measures against Itamar Ben-Gvir, Israeli Minister of National Security, and Bezalel Smotrich, Israeli Minister of Finance and Defense. It also approved the proposal for the Tax on Gains from the Disposal of Crypto Assets Act, the proposal for an amendment to the Tax on Gains from the Disposal of Derivative Financial Instruments Act, an amendment to the Corporate Income Tax Act, and a draft amendment to the Act on the Elimination of the Consequences of Natural Disasters.

On 17 July 1998, the Rome Statute, the founding treaty of the International Criminal Court (ICC), was adopted. The ICC became operational on 1 July 2002 and now plays a central role in the global fight against impunity for the most serious crimes: genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes and the crime of aggression.

The Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development has approved EU funding for the call for proposals for the co-financing of the construction and restructuring of district heating and cooling systems based on renewable energy sources (RES) for the period 2025-2029. The Cohesion Fund will contribute €43.5 million for the call for proposals.

Despite the uncertain international situation, Slovenia is proving its reliability as a NATO partner.

Prime Minister Robert Golob today attended a ceremony to mark the start of the construction of the Velunja section of the northern part of the third development axis. The section is the most challenging part of the future expressway to the Koroška region, both in terms of construction and financing.

The Slovenian Embassy in Greece celebrated Statehood Day on Thursday, 29 May 2025, in the garden of the Byzantine and Christian Museum in the center of Athens with a traditional national reception.

Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Tanja Fajon paid a working visit to Berlin today, where she was hosted by German Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs Johann Wadephul. The visit was aimed at further strengthening political and economic cooperation between the two countries and exchanging views on topical European and foreign policy issues.

Deputy Director-General for European Affairs Jure Vršnak hosted the Director-General for European Cooperation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands, Heleen Bakker, for EU consultations in Ljubljana. During her visit, Director-General Bakker also paid a courtesy call on State Secretary Marko Štucin.

The Regulation amending the Regulation on the requirements for ensuring the safety and health of workers at outdoor workplaces has been published.

Wrapping up the second year of the Diplomatic Bulletin, the July issue addresses topical matters, including the behind-the-scenes preparations for the 20th Bled Strategic Forum international conference. It also provides information on the successful 2025 Africa Day international conference, the Fourth national conference on artificial intelligence and this year's Economic Diplomacy Consultation.

In March of this year, the Government adopted a decision endorsing Slovenia’s candidacy for membership in the UNESCO World Heritage Committee for the 2025–2027 term. Slovenia presented its candidacy in cooperation with the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Paris, which is also accredited as Slovenia’s Permanent Delegation to UNESCO, during the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee.

Wishing to engage in an open and responsible dialogue, Prime Minister Robert Golob called a meeting of parliamentary party presidents on Slovenia’s membership in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the issue of holding a referendum on increasing Slovenia’s defence expenditure.

On 10 and 11 July, Rome hosted the Ukraine recovery Conference (URC 2025), the main international event taking place every year to coordinate help and support to Ukraine. The Slovenian delegation at the Conference was led by Ambassador Edvin Skrt, Director-General of the Directorate for International Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid from the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs.

Today, we commemorate Srebrenica with solemn respect and sorrow. It is a place that has become a symbol of one of the darkest chapters in modern European history. The genocide that took place there three decades ago left an indelible mark on humanity's conscience and reminds us that peace, truth and compassion must never be taken for granted.

Today, we are observing the International Day of Reflection and Commemoration of the 1995 Genocide in Srebrenica. It is a day when we remember the 8,372 victims, and when the wounds of the mothers of Srebrenica and other survivors who lost their loved ones —husbands, sons and brothers — are reopened. Our thoughts are with them in their grief and deep sorrow.

The Slovenian Embassy in Athens joined the celebration of the World Bee Day, this year with several parallel activities across Greece.

At today's session, the Government has approved the draft of the new Business Register of Slovenia Act and took note of the measures, projects and activities undertaken in response to the August 2023 floods and landslides.

The Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development has approved EU funding for the call for proposals Upgrading ARIS applicative projects (JP NAP).

This summer, the Consulate General will be offering consular hours in both Illinois and Colorado. During consular hours, Slovenian citizens can apply for personal documents (passports and identity cards).

Prime Minister Dr. Robert Golob today received Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Occupied Palestinian Territory.

On Wednesday, July 9, 2025, the President of the Republic of Slovenia, Dr. Nataša Pirc Musar, visited the Archives of the Republic of Slovenia.

The European Commission's sixth annual report on the rule of law for the European Union and its Member States for 2025, published today, confirms that Slovenia has made significant progress across all key areas over the past year. According to the European Commission, the majority of the recommendations from the previous report have already been implemented or are nearing completion.

Ambassador Iztok Mirošič, Plenipotentiary Representative of Slovenia to the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), took part in the 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of CARICOM Heads of Government, held on 6 July 2025 in Montego Bay, Jamaica.

During the 4th of July Independence Day celebrations in Washington D.C. Ambassador Iztok Mirošič had the opportunity to meet with the U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. They briefly spoke about future cooperation and collaboration between Slovenia and the United States of America.

Prime Minister Robert Golob met with the members of the Slovenian Bishops Conference (SBC) for a working lunch.

The Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development has approved EU funding for the call for proposals Promoting cultural and creative industries – Centre for Creativity 2025. The call comes with a total budget of €2,028,124.37; it will receive €1,268,965.07 from the European Regional Development Fund. ‬

The Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development has approved EU funding for the Call for proposals for co-financing the activities to enhance entrepreneurial skills in the period 2025-2029. The call will come with a total budget of €3.1 million; it will receive €2.4 million from the European Social Fund Plus.

In the latest episode of the GOVSI government podcast, produced by the Slovenian Government Communication Office, host Petra Prešeren Golob speaks with the Minister for a Solidary Future, Simon Maljevac, about the long-term care system – now established as the third fundamental pillar of social security, alongside pension and health insurance.

Prime Minister Robert Golob today attended the ceremony held in Geneva on the occasion of Slovenia becoming a full member of CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research. Later in the day, Prime Minister Golob met with the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk.

The Government adopted the proposed amendments to the Companies Act, the proposed amendments to the Electronic Identification and Trust Services Act, and the draft Payment Services and Accompanying Fiscal Services Act. Furthermore, it approved the Report on the Implementation of the Act Regulating Temporary Measures to Improve Personnel and Working Conditions and the Capacities of Providers of Social Assistance and Long-Term Care Services.

Today, Prime Minister Robert Golob attended a ceremony in Geneva marking the full membership of the Republic of Slovenia in the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN).

In front of the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) in Geneva, CERN's guard of honour raised the Slovenian flag in the presence of Slovenian political leaders, CERN management and invited guests. The ceremony was dedicated to Slovenia's full membership in one of the most prestigious international organisations in the world.

The Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development has approved EU funding for the project Cesta na Grad road and Skalna klet school route. The European Regional Development Fund contribution for the project stands at €2.5 million.