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The public sector as the backbone of society: key highlights of the wage reform and the role of public employees
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.
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Government approves proposal for third Recovery and Resilience Plan amendment
Today, the Government approved a proposal for the third amendment to the Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP), which the Office of the Republic of Slovenia for Recovery and Resilience will submit, together with all supporting documents, to Brussels for formal consideration. The Government will also submit the proposal to the National Assembly of the Republic of Slovenia for information.
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Moody's affirms Slovenia's credit rating
Yesterday, Moody's Ratings (Moody's) affirmed Slovenia's credit rating of A3 with a positive outlook. Slovenia thus continues to enjoy the confidence of the rating agencies, which is particularly important in the current uncertain environment.
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Fitch upgrades Slovenia's credit outlook
The rating agency Fitch yesterday affirmed Slovenia's A-rating, upgrading the outlook from stable to positive. This marks an important sign of confidence in Slovenia and sends a strong message at a time of global economic uncertainty.
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The Ministry of Finance preparing for the second issue of retail bonds for natural persons
After the successful first retail issue last year, the Ministry of Finance is preparing for the second issue of retail bonds. This is a part of the Ministry’s continued efforts to develop the capital market, disperse the savings of retail investors and improve financial literacy.
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Prime Minister Golob: "Changes are meant to improve the system"
Prime Minister Robert Golob attended the working consultation meeting on the future of the Slovenian education system, where the new features introduced by the Organisation and Financing of Education Act (the Education Act) were discussed.
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Slovenia successfully accessed the international capital markets with 30-year bond issuance
On Tuesday, 7 January 2025, the Republic of Slovenia, rated A3 (positive)/AA- (positive)/A (stable), successfully accessed the international capital markets with a EUR 1.0bn Reg S issuance due 14 April 2055.
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Slovenia's 2024 budget deficit the lowest in the last five years
Slovenia is successfully dealing with the challenges of managing government finances. According to preliminary data, the budget deficit in 2024 was only 1.2% of the GDP, the lowest in the last five years, which attests to financial stability and the responsible management of public funds.
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New mandate for EUR 30-year benchmark
The Republic of Slovenia announces a mandate to organise the issue of a new 30-year bond maturing in 2055.
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European Commission assesses Slovenia's medium-term fiscal strategy as in line with new rules
Today, the European Commission has presented the first European Semester Autumn Package under the new economic governance framework. The revised fiscal rules focus on medium-term fiscal-structural plans over a four-year period and set a growth target for net expenditure. The Commission has assessed Slovenia's plan as being in line with the new rules.
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The Government and public sector trade unions sign documents implementing salary reform
15 November 2024 – The Ministers of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia and representatives of the representative trade unions of the public sector today signed the key documents necessary for introducing the reformed public sector salary system on 1 January 2025.
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The Government becomes acquainted with proposed adjustments to the measures of the Recovery and Resilience Plan
The Recovery and Resilience Office informed the Government of the implementation of measures of the Recovery and Resilience Plan, with regard to which the ministries record major substantive and temporal derogations. To optimise the implementation of the plan and subsequent drawing of available European funds, the Government ordered the Office to draft and harmonise the third proposed amendment to the Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP) on the basis of the ministries’ proposals for adjustment of the measures.
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Slovenia receives EUR 257.7 million for investments under the Recovery and Resilience Plan
Slovenia today received the transfer from the third payment request under the Recovery and Resilience Facility in the amount of EUR 257.7 million.
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The Government Approves the Second Amendment to the Recovery and Resilience Plan
Today, the Government approved a proposal to amend the Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP). This is a minor modification focused on the implementation of six key measures. In accordance with the agreement with the European Commission (EC), the Slovenian Recovery and Resilience Office will submit the revised plan to Brussels by Monday, 21 October 2024, for formal coordination and approval.
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The Republic of Slovenia: Increase of EUR 750mio 3.000 percent 10-year notes
On Tuesday, 24 September 2024, the Republic of Slovenia, rated A3 (stable) / AA- (stable) / A (stable), successfully increased the 3 percent Notes due 10 March 2034 (ISIN SI0002104576) by EUR 750mio, bringing the total outstanding size to EUR 2.75bn. The success of this transaction is also underpinned by a high-quality final orderbook in excess of EUR 3bn (incl. EUR 150mio JLM interest) – a clear testimony of the strong demand for the government bonds of the Republic of Slovenia.
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The Republic of Slovenia – EUR 10-year mandate
The Republic of Slovenia – EUR 10-year tap of 3.00 percent 03/2034 notes.
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European Commission gives preliminary positive assessment of third payment request
The European Commission today gave a preliminary positive assessment to the third request for payment of funds under the Recovery and Resilience Mechanism. Slovenia expects payment of EUR 257.7 million later this year.
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The Republic of Slovenia: JPY50.0bn inaugural dual-tranche Social Samurai bond transaction
On Thursday, 29th August 2024, the Republic of Slovenia (“Slovenia”), rated A3 (stable) by Moody’s / AA- (stable) by S&P / A (stable) by Fitch / AA- (stable) by JCR, successfully priced a total of JPY50.0bn across a 3-year and a 5-year fixed rate senior unsecured bond, marking it as the first Social Samurai Bond issued by a sovereign. With a highly successful inaugural offering, Slovenia has established a strong footprint in the Japanese market. BNP Paribas, Nomura and SMBC Nikko jointly led the offering.
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Mandate: Republic of Slovenia Samurai Bonds Offering
The Republic of Slovenia (the “Issuer”), rated A3 (Stable) by Moody’s, AA- (Stable) by S&P, A (Stable) by Fitch and AA- (Stable) by JCR, has mandated BNP Paribas, Nomura and SMBC Nikko to joint lead the issuance of JPY-denominated senior notes in Samurai format (the “JPY Notes”).
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The Republic of Slovenia issues its inaugural digital bond
On 25 July 2024, the Republic of Slovenia issued its inaugural digital bond. The landmark transaction is the first such transaction of an EU sovereign, and one of the first sovereigns worldwide.