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Slovenia Weekly: Development, Stability and Progress

The Government has approved the proposed amendments to the 2027 budget and the draft budget for 2028. Presenting the budget, Prime Minister Janez Janša emphasised that next year's budget is focused on development. “We are increasing investment, raising the average per capita funding allocated to municipalities and accelerating the absorption of EU funds. At the same time, we are reducing the deficit to below 3% of GDP,” he said.

According to the Prime Minister, the approved budget represents an important step towards more stable public finances and lays the groundwork for the country's continued development. The key priorities remain sound public finances, support for Slovenia's development, decentralisation, cutting red tape and strengthening security.

During the visits of Prime Minister Janša to the Vatican and Rome this week, discussions focused on enhancing the agreement governing relations between Slovenia and the Holy See, as well as pursuing the goal of elevating the bilateral partnership between Slovenia and Italy to a strategic level.

The perfect finishing touch to the week in Slovenia came from Slovenian cycling star Primož Roglič. After the numerous setbacks he has suffered in recent seasons, he once again demonstrated the legendary Slovenian determination and resilience. His resolve to make the most of the unique opportunity to compete at the European Road Cycling Championships on home soil was rewarded with a flawless performance in the time trial, securing him the gold medal.

  • Minister Šircelj na novinarski konferenci (Minister at the press conference)

    Government approves state budgets for the next two years

    4. 10. 2026

    Today, The Government approved the draft amendments to the 2027 state budget and the draft 2028 state budget, together with the accompanying budget documents. The objective of both draft budgets is to keep the general government deficit below 3% of GDP, while measures to promote Slovenia’s development, decentralisation and debureaucratisation remain key priorities.
  • Srečanje PV in papeža v Vatikanu 1 05102026 (Janez Janša and Pope Leo XIV are standing in the centre, shaking hands. Members of the delegations are standing to their left and right.)

    Prime Minister Janša meets with Pope Leo XIV: Slovenia and the Holy See enjoy strong relations and close cooperation

    5. 10. 2026

    The Prime Minister of the Republic of Slovenia, Janez Janša, met with His Holiness Pope Leo XIV in the Vatican. The talks focused on the good bilateral relations between Slovenia and the Holy See, opportunities to further strengthen those relations and further develop the agreement governing relations between the two.
  • Srečanje PV Meloni 1 05102026 (Janez Janša and Giorgia Meloni are standing and shaking hands, with flags and a tapestry in the background.)

    Prime Minister Janez Janša with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on cooperation, migration and European challenges

    5. 10. 2026

    The President of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Italy, Giorgia Meloni, received the Prime Minister of the Republic of Slovenia, Janez Janša, at Palazzo Chigi.
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    15th regular session of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia

    8. 10. 2026

    At today's session, the Government adopted a proposal to amend the Road Traffic Rules Act, which modifies alcohol testing procedures, regulates the use of approved automated driving systems, and extends the rules governing cyclist training to include triathletes. The Government also approved the proposed amendment to the Environmental Protection Act and further steps toward reopening the Kanin ski resort, which is important for the development of the Soča Valley.

  • PV na MED9 Split 1 07102026 (Janez Janša and Andrej Plenković shake hands, with banners bearing the symbols of the MED9 Summit in the background.)

    Prime Minister Janez Janša: Demographics must be one of the key topics for the future of Europe

    7. 10. 2026

    The Prime Minister of Slovenia, Janez Janša, attended the MED9 Summit 2026 in Split today. The summit brought together leaders of Mediterranean EU countries and was held under the motto For a safer, more sustainable and more resilient Mediterranean. The discussion among the leaders focused primarily on security and migration, energy, the EU Multiannual Financial Framework, the enlargement of the European Union, the situation in the Middle East, and the sustainable development of the Mediterranean.
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    Primož Roglič crowned European time trial champion

    9. 10. 2026

    Slovenian veteran cyclist Primož Roglič has won the elite men's time trial title at the 2026 UEC Road European Championships. His victory on home soil marks Slovenia's first win in this event at the top European level.
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