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The visit of the German Foreign Minister to Slovenia is further confirmation of the excellent political and economic relations between the two countries, their strategic partnership, and the continuation of intensive dialogue at the highest political level. Particular attention was devoted to strengthening economic cooperation, especially in the automotive industry, defence, innovation, robotics, digitalisation and other advanced technologies. Slovenia and Germany maintain an open political dialogue in line with the Joint Action Plan of the Republic of Slovenia and the Federal Republic of Germany (2025–2028).

The 2026 European Cycling Championship begin today, marking the largest cycling event in Slovenia’s history and one of the country’s biggest sporting events this year. Over the coming days, Ljubljana and Šenčur will host more than 800 male and female cyclists competing in the European Road Cycling Championships. From 2 to 7 October, Europe’s leading cyclists will race on Slovenian roads for European championship titles in various age categories. Slovenian and international cycling stars will also take part in the races. The event is a reward for all the achievements of Slovenian cyclists in recent years.

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    German Foreign Minister visiting Slovenia

    2. 10. 2026

    Slovenia's Foreign Minister Tone Kajzer is hosting his German counterpart, Johann Wadephul, in Ljubljana today.
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    13th Regular Session of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia

    1. 10. 2026

    At today's session, the Government began considering the budget documents for 2027 and 2028 and took note of a report on payments under the European cohesion policy programme. The Government withdrew as a co-founder of the Public Institute for the Development of Contemporary Dance and approved proposed acts on consumer protection in relation to loans, online purchases, green claims and repairs.

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    Prime Minister Janša: The first sign of Slovenia’s decentralisation

    28. 9. 2026

    Prime Minister Janez Janša and Minister of Local Self-Government, Cohesion and Regional Development Monika Kirbiš Rojs officially opened the ministry’s premises in Maribor.
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    Minister Kajzer on EU enlargement: Western Balkans should deliver on reforms, while the EU must keep its word

    1. 10. 2026

    At the invitation of Montenegrin Foreign Minister Ervin Ibrahimović, Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Tone Kajzer took part in a Meeting of Foreign Ministers of the Berlin Process in Pržno, Montenegro. “The Western Balkan countries should continue their reforms and strengthen regional cooperation, while the EU should recognise their progress on this path. The responsibility lies with both sides,” he underlined.
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    Minister Hajdinjak in Brussels: Towards a stronger and better-prepared European defence

    28. 9. 2026

    A meeting of EU defence ministers took place in Brussels as part of the European Union (EU) Foreign Affairs Council, attended by the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Slovenia, Valentin Hajdinjak, MA. The meeting was dedicated to discussing further EU military assistance to Ukraine and the implementation of the Defence Readiness Plan up to 2030. A meeting of the Steering Board of the European Defence Agency also took place on the sidelines of the defence ministers’ meeting.
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    GOVSI Podcast: Long-term care must be there when people need it

    2. 10. 2026

    In the latest episode of the GOVSI Podcast, Minister of Demography, Family and Social Affairs Mateja Ribič discusses changes to long-term care, workforce challenges and care at home. She emphasises that the goal is a system that works in practice, enabling people to receive the care they need when they need it.
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    Cycling spectacle on Slovenia’s roads: The 2026 European Cycling Championship

    2. 10. 2026

    Take part in the top sporting spectacle on Slovenia’s roads, where the best European cyclists – including cyclists from the Pro Tour world series – will compete for European titles. A great opportunity to discover and experience green Slovenia.
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