Embassy Madrid
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In recent days, a video with false and misleading claims about the possibility of entering Slovenia has garnered a lot of attention on the social network X.
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From 20 to 22 November 2024, on-line information days will be held in several languages for international students interested in studying in Slovenia. Full details and a registration link are available in the attachment.
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The European Commission adopted a decision to increase short stay Schengen visa (visa type C) fees worldwide by 12 per cent. The increase will apply worldwide as of 11 June 2024.
News
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State Secretary Grašič on a working visit to Spain about Slovene MED9 Presidency and coordination of positions on EU affairs
State Secretary Neva Grašič has paid a working visit to Spain, where the Slovenian Presidency of the informal MED9 group of Mediterranean EU Member States hosted a working breakfast for representatives of Slovenia and Spain, and the ambassadors of the group's member states. State Secretary Grašič also met with Fernando Sampedro, State Secretary for the European Union, and Maider Makua García, Director of the Department of European Affairs of the Spanish Presidency of the Government and PM’s sherpa.
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State Secretary Gabrič attending conference on financing to accelerate SDG implementation
State Secretary Dr Melita Gabrič took part in the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development, held in Sevilla, Spain, under the auspices of the UN. The event brought together heads of international financial institutions, as well as representatives of civil society, philanthropic organisations, the private sector and government delegations. Its central objective was to increase financing and accelerate the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in developing countries by 2030.
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Joint Statement of Spain, Ireland, Slovenia and Norway: A renewed commitment for the implementation of the two State solution
One year after the official recognition of the State of Palestine by Ireland, Norway, Slovenia and Spain, in the framework of the ‘Madrid+’ Group of the meeting, we have met to renew and reinforce the international commitment for the implementation of the two-State solution and to the principle that only a viable, contiguous Palestinian State, with internationally recognised borders, comprised of Gaza and the West Bank and with East Jerusalem as its capital, can fully satisfy the legitimate national aspirations and the needs of peace and security of both the people of Palestine and Israel.
Events
EU MED9 ministerial meeting on foreign policy and security, competitiveness and EU budget
As part of Slovenia's Presidency of the MED9 group, State Secretary Neva Grašič will host an informal meeting of MED9 Ministers and State Secretaries for EU Affairs. Discussions will focus on competitiveness, the EU budget and current European and foreign policy challenges.