Projects

The Ministry of Demography, Family and Social Affairs is implementing the measure entitled "Introducing more flexible working methods adapted to the needs of people with disabilities employed in sheltered workshops and employment centres for people with disabilities" as part of the Recovery and Resilience Plan. The project has been named 'Training and adjustment'. The measure is part of the development area called Smart, Sustainable and Inclusive Growth within the Labour Market component, where efforts are made to reduce negative structural trends and improve employment opportunities for people with disabilities.

Important Projects of Common European Interest, IPCEI) "Microelectronics-2" strengthens the EU Member States' capacity to build and enhance EU autonomy and resilience in semiconductor value chains, in which Slovenia intends to participate, as part of the national Recovery and Resilience Plan – Digital Transformation of the Economy.

Circular land management is about translating the principles of the circular economy into spatial development. Rather than abandoning built structures, it encourages their re-use, the renovation of buildings and built-up land. This approach reduces negative impacts on the environment and contributes to the conservation of natural resources.

The Government Civic Education Programme is a nationwide initiative of the Government Communication Office of the Republic of Slovenia designed to strengthen civic literacy, democratic participation and understanding of public institutions among young people.

Ministry of Labour, Family, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities provides non-financial assistance to the most deprived people in the form of food packages and co-financing various accompanying measures that promote their social inclusion.

The Ministry of the Economy, Tourism and Sport intends to implement the European Common Data Infrastructure and Services (IPCEI-CIS) project as part of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan, more specifically under the Digital Economy Transformation component.

With the European Infrastructure for Blockchain Services (EABS) hub, an appropriate test infrastructure for blockchains will be put in place, contributing to more reliable cross-border, national and local services.

The Government of the Republic of Slovenia is aware of the severity of international developments and their impact on the domestic environment. To this end, it is drafting a comprehensive package of mitigation and target-oriented measures regarding high food and energy prices in cooperation with key stakeholders.

Digitally connceting spaces, environment, water and nature for a green location
2021–2026

The Administration for Civil Protection and Disaster Relief is participating as a project partner in the European Commission Directorate General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid’s project Safe and Equal in EMErgencies – “SEE ME”, on the basis of a grant agreement between the European Commission and the lead partner’s Ministry of the Interior, Civil Protection of Croatia, and the project partner’s Ministry of the Interior, Directorate for Emergency Situations, Montenegro.

To mark the 150th anniversary of birth of architect Jože Plečnik, the Government of the Republic of Slovenia declared 2022 the Year of Jože Plečnik. The recent inscription of selected works by Plečnik in Ljubljana on the UNESCO World Heritage List represents a valuable international recognition for the protection and appreciation of architectural heritage important for humanity as a whole and at the same time a commitment to protect it even more diligently and to integrate it into contemporary life.

The multilingual touring exhibition “Plečnik’s Ljubljana” was created in 2017 to mark the 145th anniversary of his birth. It was designed to promote the architect’s legacy internationally and to support the nomination of Plečnik’s works for inscription on the World Heritage List. The exhibition has so far been a great success in the places it has toured around the world, from Madrid to Moscow and from Toronto to Sao Paolo. Set up by the Museum of Architecture and Design and the Museums and Galleries of Ljubljana – Plečnik Collection – under the auspices of the Slovenian Ministry of Culture, the exhibition will be on display in an updated form in 2022, the Year of Jože Plečnik.

The Strategy of Digital Transformation of the Economy determines how Slovenia will guarantee the transition to a modern digital economy in the next decade. By 2030, Slovenia will become a leading hub for advanced digital technologies in Europe and will be among the top three European countries in the Advanced Digital Technology Adoption Index.

The project focuses on overcoming barriers to meeting EU recycling targets and achieving full implementation of the Waste Management and Waste Prevention Programme of the Republic of Slovenia.
The project introduces an integrated set of complementary technical, digital, environmental, social and circular solutions to unlock the full potential of the programme, maximise material self-sufficiency and achieve increased circular returns in the waste and resource sector.

The Programme promoting Investment and the Internationalisation of the Slovenian Economy sets ambitious objectives and clear strategic and efficient measures for a 5-year period, from December 2021 to November 2026 that are designed to ensure the long-term competitiveness and resilience of the Slovenian export economy and attract sustainability-oriented investment.

Slovenia is actively involved in addressing challenges to international peace and security within the UN, and is running for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council for the 2024–2025 period.

The Recovery and Resilience Plan (the RRP) is a national programme of reforms and investments to mitigate the economic and social impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in Slovenia and to contribute to the goals of the REPowerEU Plan to reduce dependence on Russian fossil fuels and fast forward the green transition. The planned measures will support long-term sustainable growth and address the challenges of the green and digital transition by 2026.

As part of the Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP), the Ministry of Infrastructure will participate in investments in rail and road transport. The planned measures will support long-term sustainable growth and address the challenges of the green and digital transition.

Between 17 and 22 July 2021, Ljubljana hosted the international choir festival Europa Cantat 2021, which took take place in a hybrid form due to the COVID-19 pandemic – with online and live events. The educational core of the festival took place entirely on the Europa Cantat online feed, on top of that, we were be able to listen to live concerts by international stars and top domestic choirs at Kongresni trg, Novi trg, the Slovenian Philharmonic and Cankarjev dom.

On the occasion of its second Presidency of the Council of the European Union, works by its most renowned artists will represent Slovenia. Slovenia hosts a retrospective exhibition of the internationally recognised costume designer Alan Hranitelj in cooperation with the renowned set designer Marko Japelj, who arranged an installation offering a glimpse into the artist’s wardrobe at the premises of the Council of the EU. The creations, which cross over from costume design to different worlds of art and combine seemingly incompatible motives, reflect the imaginary world of an artist committed to eternal beauty.