Slovenia Weekly: Universal values

9. 1. 2026

Following its successful two-year term on the UN Security Council, Slovenia remains committed to proactively and responsibly championing human rights, international peace, and security in its role as a member of the UN Human Rights Council. In cooperation with partners from across the wider international community, Slovenia will contribute to the collective effort to shape a better and, above all, more peaceful future for everyone.

On 1 January 2026, Slovenia begins its three-year membership of the UN Human Rights Council, which is headquartered in Geneva. This will be Slovenia's third term on this principal United Nations body, dedicated to promoting, strengthening and protecting human rights worldwide.

At the start of Slovenia's new term on the UN Human Rights Council, Minister Tanja Fajon emphasised: "Slovenia continues to play an active and responsible role in promoting and protecting human rights. Within the international community, Slovenia consistently supports human rights as a universal value. Together, we strive to contribute to creating a world in which everyone can live with dignity and enjoy equal opportunities."

Slovenia begins membership of the UN Human Rights Council for 2026–2028
1. 1. 2026

On 1 January 2026, Slovenia begins its three-year term as a member of the UN Human Rights Council, based in Geneva. This marks Slovenia’s third term on this key UN body, whose mandate is to promote, strengthen and protect human rights worldwide.
Prime Minister Golob: »The Paris Declaration can serve as ta basis for achieving lasting peace«
6. 1. 2026

At the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron, Prime Minister Robert Golob attended the meeting of leaders of the Coalition of the Willing, a group of countries supporting Ukraine.
186th regular session of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia
8. 1. 2026

At today's session, the Government adopted the proposed Promotion of the Competitiveness and Decarbonisation of Electro-Intensive Companies Act and the proposed amendments to the acts regulating spatial planning, mining, nuclear damage liability, road tolling and accessibility of products and services for people with disabilities. It also approved the proposal for an Act on International Treaties and Other International Acts.
Government Visit to the Primorska-Notranjska Region
8. 1. 2026

The Government visited the Primorska-Notranjska region. In the morning, it held a regular session in Ilirska Bistrica, after which the Prime Minister, ministers and ministerial colleagues continued with working visits across the region. The visit concluded with a consultation meeting with representatives of the business sector and mayors in Postojna.
On Disinformation in Russia's War against Ukraine
9. 1. 2026

In the latest episode of the GOVSI podcast, we continue exploring the topic of disinformation and information warfare. This time, our guest is Mykhailo Dankanych, a Ukrainian veteran and expert in countering Russian disinformation, who warns that the information front is not taking place only in Ukraine, but also within the European Union.
Little Trouble Girls makes Guardian's top 50 films list
9. 1. 2026

Little Trouble Girls, the feature debut by award-winning filmmaker Urška Djukić, has made The Guardian's list of the 50 best films in 2025, while the paper's chief film critic Peter Bradshaw ranked it among the top 10.
Domen Prevc wins maiden Four Hills Tournament
9. 1. 2026

Slovenian ski jumper Domen Prevc has won the prestigious Four Hills Tournament, becoming the third Slovenian to manage the feat after his older brother Peter in the 2015-16 season and Primož Peterka back in 1996-97.