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Minister of the Interior Aleš Hojs attended the Justice and Home Affairs Council meeting in Brussels. Following Sunday's extraordinary meeting on the situation in Ukraine, the ministers continued their discussion on the response to the situation there, which requires constant and close monitoring and an immediate and decisive EU response.

Foreign Minister Anže Logar took part in the urgent debate of the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council on the human rights situation in Ukraine, which was convened on the initiative of Ukraine due to Russian aggression in Ukraine.

According to estimates by the Ministry of Finance, general government debt in Slovenia decreased by almost 5 percentage points in 2021 compared to 2020. In 2020, general government debt amounted to 79.8% of gross domestic product, and in 2021, according to estimates by the Ministry of Finance, it decreased to 74.9% of gross domestic product.

Prime Minister Janez Janša today attended the 25th regular session of the Commission of Inquiry into the alleged money laundering in NKBM d.d., the alleged illegal financing of the SDS political party and the alleged illegal financing of the SDS election campaign for the early parliamentary elections.

Today, Prime Minister Janez Janša was the keynote speaker at the pan-Slovenian rally in support of Ukraine, which was held at Kongresni Trg by the Ljubljana-Kyiv Cultural Association. In addition to the prime minister, Ukrainian Ambassador to Slovenia Mykhailo Brodovych, also President of the National Council Alojz Kovšca, Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Matej Tonin, Deputy Prime Minister and Economy Minister Zdravko Počivalšek, and a representative of the Ljubljana-Kyiv Cultural Association, Evgeny Goreshnik, held speeches.za obrambo mag. Matej Tonin, podpredsednik vlade in minister za gospodarstvo Zdravko Počivalšek in predstavnik Kulturnega društva Ljubljana-Kyiv Jevgenij Gorešnik.

Minister Jože Podgoršek attended via video conference an extraordinary meeting of EU agriculture ministers, which was convened by the French Presidency of the Council of the EU in light of the war in Ukraine. Ministers exchanged views on the situation and impacts of the war in Ukraine on EU's agricultural markets and sought solutions for mitigating the consequences.

Following yesterday’s military attack by the Russian Federation on the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, in which the Consulate of the Republic of Slovenia was destroyed, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs re-summoned Russian Ambassador Timur Eyvazov. State Secretary Gašper Dovžan handed over the diplomatic note of protest of the Republic of Slovenia to the Ambassador of the Russian Federation requesting an apology and compensation for the damage suffered.

Political consultations between Slovenia and Bosnia and Herzegovina were held in Sarajevo, headed by State Secretary Stanislav Raščan from the Slovenian side and Josip Brkić, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina, from the host’s side.

Today, on March 2, 2022, the Office of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia for the Support and Integration of Migrants established a government call center with experts from various fields offering information on support and assistance provided to Ukrainian citizens. The call center operates daily Monday to Sunday from 8 am to 6 pm.

Prime Minister Janez Janša today attended the state celebration marking Civil Protection Day at Brdo pri Kranju, at which awards in the field of civil protection were presented.

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Anže Logar used his video address on the joint humanitarian call and the regional plan to assist Ukrainian refugees from the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UN OCHA) and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), to announce a humanitarian contribution of the Republic of Slovenia amounting to EUR 1.1 million.

State Secretary mag. Monika Kirbiš Rojs attended an informal meeting of EU ministers responsible for Cohesion Policy which was held under the auspices of the French Presidency of the Council of the EU in Rouen. The meeting focused on the findings of the Eighth Report on Economic, Social and Territorial Cohesion and on the future of Cohesion Policy.

Prime minister Janez Janša had an exclusive interview for Insider Paper on the russian agression on Ukraine. He addressed also the Russian nuclear threat against Ukraine.

Tonight, Prime Minister Janez Janša was a guest on the programme Odmevi plus on TV Slovenija 1, talking about the latest developments related to the aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine.

Prime Minister Janez Janša today responded on Twitter to the announcement that the sanctions against Russia for its military aggression against Ukraine are already having an impact on the banking system, that Russian-owned banks in Europe are facing reduced confidence, and that, as a result, a decision has been taken at the level of the European Central Bank and the Single Resolution Board to suspend operations of Sberbank Europe AG, which also has a subsidiary bank in Slovenia.

Prime Minister Janez Janša today spoke on the phone with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. They talked about the current situation in Ukraine, on the eastern flank of the Alliance and the Western Balkans. Their discussion included efforts to stop the aggression against Ukraine and de-escalation.

Foreign Minister Anže Logar paid a working visit to Berlin. In the light of the continuation of the regular political dialogue with Germany, he met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs Annalena Baerbock and held several other talks as well.

The West must stop Russia’s President Vladimir Putin now because if Kyiv falls, it will have consequences for Europe’s whole East, Slovenia’s Prime Minister Janez Janša told EURACTIV in an exclusive interview.

Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Cairo announces the removal of all COVID19-related limitations of our consular services. Clients are kindly advised that prior appointment via email is still needed to approach the Consular Department and that scans of the relevant documentation may also be requested in advance before allocating a time slot in particular cases.

State Secretary Stanislav Raščan welcomed Natalia Markevych Pritsa, Deputy Ambassador of Ukraine to the Republic of Slovenia. He expressed Slovenia’s solidarity with Ukraine.

A long and grey Scandinavian winter is slowly ending and we may soon start noticing bees and other pollinators looking for a nectar or a mate.

Due to the emergency situation in Ukraine, the entry of pet animals is provisionally authorized on the basis of a completed application and under the conditions set out in the application to ensure that the entry of these animals into the EU does not pose a risk of rabies introduction/transmission.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Anže Logar today attended an extraordinary meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council via video conference, which was convened to discuss EU assistance to Ukraine while the Russian military activities are taking place.

Prime Minister Janez Janša gave an exclusive interview to Planet TV, Nova24tv and Siol.net about the current situation in connection with the Russian Federation's military aggression against Ukraine and about some current domestic political issues.

Minister of the Interior Aleš Hojs has attended the extraordinary meeting of the Justice and Home Affairs Council in Brussles, convened by the French presidency. EU ministers of the interior met to discuss provision of humanitarian support to Ukraine, reception of refugees and the underlying aspects regarding the activation of the directive on temporary protection, management of the external borders, measures on visas and anticipation of hybrid threats.

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At its 4th regular session, the Slovenian National Security Council discussed the national security aspects of Russia's aggression against Ukraine. The SNSC members and invited guests were briefed on the current situation in Ukraine and on the international response to the aggression.

The Government of the Republic of Slovenia has concluded that, in 2022, the Republic of Slovenia will make a humanitarian contribution to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in the amount of EUR 100,000 to assist the people of Ukraine. The contribution will be provided from the budget of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia. Slovenia has already provided Ukraine with material assistance totalling EUR 163,000.

The Government of the Republic of Slovenia held an extraordinary session today, on Friday, 25 February, to discuss the current situation regarding the Russian military aggression in Ukraine.

Foreign Minister Anže Logar attended the extraordinary meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council (FAC), chaired by the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell. The Council discussed the EU’s response to Russian aggression in Ukraine, which undermines the European security order.

Prime Minister Janez Janša attended a NATO virtual crisis meeting to discuss actions to be taken following Russia's attack on Ukraine.

Today, Prime Minister Janez Janša is attending an extraordinary European Council meeting in Brussels, called by the President of the European Council Charles Michel.

Slovenia condemns in the strongest terms the military aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine and supports Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognised borders. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs conducts regular coordination with EU member states and international partners. Slovenian citizens currently in Ukraine are advised to leave the country as quickly and safely as possible.

At today's press conference, Prime Minister Janez Janša spoke about the current events related to Russia's military aggression against Ukraine.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the Ambassador of the Russian Federation Timur Eyvazov one more time.

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Prime Minister Janez Janša today tweeted that he had just finished a telephone conversation with the Prime Minister of Ukraine, Denys Shmyhal.

Today, Prime Minister Janez Janša met with the new US Ambassador to the Republic of Slovenia, Jamie Lindler Harpootlian.

Prime Minister Janez Janša and Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki wrote a letter on the issue of Ukranian European Perspective to the President of European Council Charles Michel and all members of the European Council.

Prime Minister Janez Janša today held a working meeting with the heads of competent institutions to assess foreign policy, security and cyber risks for Slovenia in light of Russia's aggressive moves towards Ukraine.

Government Office for Development and European Cohesion Policy has approved ERDF funding for the call for proposals Incentives for innovative start-ups in 2022 (P2 2022). The purpose of the call is to support entrepreneurship, notably by facilitating the transfer of development ideas into market-successful ventures and by supporting the creation of new innovative enterprises with growth potential.

State Secretary Aleš Irgolič attended the Agriculture and Fisheries Council in Brussels. Ministers exchanged views on better coherence between the Green Deal, the common agricultural policy and trade policy to ensure the transition to sustainable food systems. In the afternoon, they discussed the Regulation on the making available on the Union market as well as export from the Union of certain commodities and products associated with deforestation and forest degradation. They also discussed the situation in agricultural markets. On the Austrian initiative supported among others by Slovenia, the Council held a debate on a fair income for farmers. In the margins of the Council, State Secretary Irgolič participated in a working meeting of the 4Forests initiative, which brings together forestry ministers from Finland, Sweden, Austria and Slovenia.

State Secretary Gašper Dovžan took part in the regular General Affairs Council session in Brussels. The discussion focused on preparations for the European Council meeting to be held on 24 and 25 March as well as strengthening the EU’s resilience, response capacity and preparedness to future crises. The General Affairs Council also held a hearing on the rule of law in Poland under Article 7 of the Treaty on European Union. The members of the Council exchanged views on the activities under the Conference on the Future of Europe.

At the extraordinary meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council (FAC), the EU foreign affairs ministers took forward the debate they opened at the regular meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council a day before. The security situation in Eastern Europe was further exacerbated following the decision by Russian President Putin to recognise two self-proclaimed People’s Republics of Donetsk and Luhansk in eastern Ukraine on 21 February 2022.

State Secretary Stanislav Raščan participated in the extraordinary meeting of the Permanent Council of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) convened by Poland’s Chairmanship of the organisation in response to the decision taken by the President of the Russian Federation Putin to recognise the “independence” of the eastern Ukrainian regions of Donetsk and Luhansk. This decision violates international law and the OSCE’s fundamental principles.

Prime Minister Janez Janša and President Borut Pahor met today to discuss the current security situation related to the developments on the Russian-Ukrainian border.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Anže Logar participated in the first Ministerial Forum for Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific, which was hosted by France as part of its Council Presidency programme. The foreign ministers of the EU member states and countries in Southeast Asia explored ways to step up cooperation. The main topics of the Forum were: the security situation, global challenges (climate, the environment, health, the oceans), and connectivity and digital issues.

Slovenia strongly condemns the decision by President Putin to recognise Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts of Ukraine as independent entities. These hostile measures are a flagrant violation of international law and obligations contained in the Minsk agreements, and will not remain without consequences.

Today, Prime Minister Janez Janša met with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban.

As of 19 February 2022, restrictions due to Covid-19 no longer apply when entering Slovenia.