Ministry of Local Self-Government, Cohesion and Regional Development
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The interministerial Working Group for the Preparation of the National and Regional Partnership Plan (VFO2), chaired by Minister Kirbiš Rojs, convened for the first time today. Its mission is to ensure the timely, professional and coordinated preparation of the National and Regional Partnership Plan (NRPP) under the forthcoming Multiannual Financial Framework 2028-2034.
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Minister for Local Self-Government, Cohesion and Regional Development Dr Monika Kirbiš Rojs participated in the European Week of Regions and Cities 2026, an annual event on regional and urban development held in Brussels since 2003. This year's event, which brings together EU institutions, local communities and experts, was held under the theme Strong Regions, Strong Europe.
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“Development should not stop at national, regional or municipal borders or be stuck in drawers. It should reach people.” With this message, Minister of Local Self-Government, Cohesion and Regional Development Dr Monika Kirbiš Rojs addressed participants at today’s cross-border meeting of the European Grouping of Territorial Cooperation (EGTC) Future Paths Ljubljana-Novo mesto-Karlovac-Zagreb. The meeting took place in Grosuplje.
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First Projects Approved Under the Second Swiss Contribution
Four projects have been approved under the first application round of the Call for Proposals for Co-financing Investments in Community Self-Sufficiency in Renewable Energy and the Use of Shallow Geothermal Energy for the 2026–2029 Period (JR 2CH OVE 2025), published on 28 November 2025. A total of €1,358,535.30 in grant funding has been awarded to the selected projects.
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Minister Monika Kirbiš Rojs discusses regional development, municipalities and EU funding on the GOVSI Podcast
In the latest episode of the GOVSI Podcast, host Martin Nahtigal welcomes Dr Monika Kirbiš Rojs, Minister responsible for Local Self-Government, Cohesion and Regional Development. Their discussion focuses on the importance of strong municipalities, the establishment of regions, the use of EU funding, development opportunities and the decentralisation of public administration.
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EU funding for greening the urban area of Ravne na Koroškem
The Ministry of Local Self-Government, Cohesion and Regional Development has approved EU funding for greening the urban area of Ravne na Koroškem. The project will receive just over €780 thousand from the European Regional Development Fund.