Embassy The Hague
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The Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs has launched a new web and mobile eLastovka application for Slovenian nationals travelling abroad. The application allows faster and easier access to key information and significantly more effective notification in case of emergencies or crises.
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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.
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Today, we celebrate both Europe Day and the signing of the Schuman Declaration in 1950, which laid the foundations for the European Union as we know it today. In response to war and destructive nationalism, European states have achieved lasting
peace and prosperity by gradually deepening their cooperation. Today, we celebrate Europe as a beacon of a better future.
News
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International Day of Caves and Karst, proclaimed last year at Slovenia’s initiative, is being celebrated for the first time
UNESCO’s designation of 13 September as the International Day of Caves and Karst is a remarkable diplomatic achievement for Slovenia. It is the result of a successful diplomatic campaign spanning several years and a testament to the excellence of Slovenian karstology. The campaign was also a success thanks to the many years of outstanding work carried out by Slovenian scientists researching and protecting caves, karst and related phenomena.
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Minister Fajon signed the Convention Establishing an International Claims Commission for Ukraine
Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Tanja Fajon led the Slovenian delegation at the Diplomatic Conference for the Adoption of the Convention Establishing an International Claims Commission for Ukraine. This Council of Europe Open Convention establishes an international reparation mechanism for damage, loss or injury arising from the internationally wrongful acts of the Russian Federation in or against Ukraine.
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In The Hague, Minister Fajon advocates further measures to protect the International Criminal Court
Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Tanja Fajon leads the Slovenian delegation at the 24th session of the Assembly of States Parties (ASP) to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC), which is taking place from 1 to 6 December 2025 in The Hague under the topic of strengthening the protection of the ICC and its resilience. Minister Fajon emphasised the importance of the independence and impartiality of the Court and respect for the rule of law.
