Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs
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Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Tanja Fajon participated in the annual session of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe, hosted by Moldova. “Today, we have taken a significant step towards establishing a Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine. By doing so, we are sending a clear message that respect for international law is not an option. It is a necessity and a shared responsibility,” she emphasised.
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At the ministerial meeting of the Friends of the Western Balkans group and the Western Balkan countries in Bratislava, Slovenian Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Tanja Fajon reiterated her country's support for EU enlargement. She also called on EU countries that have not yet endorsed the Slovenian-German proposal for qualified majority voting on certain procedural steps in the enlargement process to do so.
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Slovenia’s two-year term on the Executive Council began on 12 May 2026. At the 30th session of the Conference of the States Parties to the Chemical Weapons Convention, held in November 2025, Slovenia received 122 votes, the highest number among candidates from the Eastern European Group. “This is recognition of Slovenia’s active and responsible role in the international community,” emphasised Minister Fajon.
News
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Equal opportunities are essential to the well-being of society as a whole
Today marks the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT), held this year under the theme “At the heart of democracy”.
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UN negotiation simulation at the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs
For the second year running, the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs welcomed university and high school students, who took on the roles of diplomats and simulated international negotiations within the framework of the United Nations, under the auspices of the United Nations Association of Slovenia.
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Statement on the 71st anniversary of the signing of the Austrian State Treaty
On the 71st anniversary of the signing of the Austrian State Treaty (ADP), the Republic of Slovenia once again reaffirms its ongoing commitment to supporting the Slovenian minority in Austrian Carinthia and Styria in their efforts to fully realise their rights as set out in Article 7 of the ADP.
Events
International Forum for Action on Sustainable Beekeeping and Pollination
On 20 and 21 May 2026, Maribor will host the main international event marking this year’s 9th World Bee Day – the International Forum for Action on Sustainable Beekeeping and Pollination under the theme "Science, innovation and policy actions for a more sustainable future".
