Minister Tone Kajzer visiting Ukraine. |Author Ministrstvo za zunanje in evropske zadeve
A key outcome of the visit is Slovenia's decision to join the International Civil Protection Shelter Coalition for Ukraine. Minister Kajzer also met representatives of the World Food Programme (WFP) to learn more about projects in Ukraine co-funded by the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs through Caritas Slovenia. Furthermore, he addressed participants at the Diplomatic Academy of Ukraine to mark the…
Host Petra Prešeren Golob and guest Matjaž Florjanc Lukan. |Author Government Communication Office
Established after the 2023 floods, the centre today covers a wide range of topics, from long-term care and pension reform to identity documents, healthcare services and assistance during crisis situations. Since its establishment, it has handled around 43,000 calls, including more than 16,000 questions on long-term care in just over a year.
“We have become a bridge between the state and its citiz…
Prime Minister today met with a delegation of the World Jewish Congress |Author Kabinet predsednika Vlade Republike Slovenije
The meeting took place in an open, sincere and constructive atmosphere, with the discussions focusing primarily on the worrying manifestations of antisemitism in Europe and around the world, the security of Jewish communities, and the importance of preserving and fostering Jewish life.
The Prime Minister stressed that Slovenia unequivocally condemns antisemitism in all …
A proposal for the Act on the Public Fund for Advanced Treatment of Rare Diseaseswas adopted; it will be presented in more detail by the Ministry of Health. The proposal gives parents of children with rare diseases greater certainty that their children will have timely access to the most advanced treatments, including when these are not yet covered by regular health insurance funding.
The amendment to the Decree on the setting of prices for certain petroleum productswill help ease pressure on r…
Prime Minister Janša at the 58th International Trade and Business Fair |Author KPV
He highlighted the more effective use of human potential as one of the key challenges: “We – the people – are the greatest asset for development,” he stressed.
The Prime Minister also explained the purpose of the Strategic Council for the Economy, which brings together representatives of the business community and experts, and makes it possible for proposals to reach decision-makers directly. “This is not a deba…
Ambassador Anita Pipan, Acting Director-General for International Law and Multilateral Affairs, presenting Slovenia's priorities to the diplomatic corps. |Author Ministrstvo za zunanje in evropske zadeve
The Slovenian delegation to the general debate of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly, taking place from 22 to 26 September 2026 in New York, will be led by Prime Minister Janez Janša and also include Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Tone Kajzer. The Minister of Health, Dr Tadej…
16 September – International Day of Science, Technology and Innovation for the South |Author Ministrstvo za zunanje in evropske zadeve
Science, technology and innovation are vital in addressing development challenges and creating solutions for a more sustainable future. Strengthening knowledge and local capacities is an important part of efforts towards inclusive and sustainable development.
Within the framework of development cooperation, Slovenia uses its knowledge and expertise in partnersh…
Minister Tone Kajzer hosting Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani on a bilateral visit. |Author UKOM/MZEZ
“For Slovenia, Italy is an important neighbour, a friendly country, a partner and an ally. I hope that we will build on what unites us, openly address the issues for which solutions are still needed and, above all, seek tangible results for our respective peoples and economies,” said Minister Kajzer after the meeting.
The meeting took place in Nova Gorica, which carries particular symbo…
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In her intervention, Dr Kirbiš Rojs underlined that cohesion policy must continue to reduce regional development disparities and ensure a level playing field for all citizens regardless of where they live. “Europe is only as competitive as its regions. A stronger place-based approach is not an alternative to European objectives, it is a prerequisite for achieving them,” she said.
She placed particular emphasis on the principle of the right to stay, stressin…
Throughout a long and often difficult history, Slovenians in the Primorska region, namely in Goriška, the Karst and Slovenian Istria with its hinterland, have always known where they belong. Borders and authorities changed, and with them came periods of deliberate suppression of the Slovenian language, culture and national identity. But what was deeply rooted in people could not be extinguished. The Slovenian word endured in homes and churches, while resistance to forced assimilation and fascism…
The updated application complies withRegulation (EU) 2019/1239establishing theEuropean Maritime Single Window environment - EMSWe, is available for testing and can be accessed at:
The test environment is scheduled to be used during the period leading up to the system’s deployment in the production environment, which is planned for 2027.
Your feedback and findings will be essential for the further development and optimization of the system.We invite you to log in to the test environment, test i…
Prime Minister Janez Janša met with President of the European Parliment Roberta Metsola in Brussels |Author Kabinet predsednika Vlade Republike Slovenije
The main topic of discussion was the key challenges the European Union is currently facing, in particular strengthening European competitiveness, reducing administrative burdens, and assuring a stable and predictable environment for the European economy.
After the meeting, President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola said that she wa…
Prime Minister Janez Janša met with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at NATO Headquarters in Brussels today |Author Kabinet predsednika Vlade Republike Slovenije
The discussions focused on strengthening the defence capabilities of Slovenia and the Alliance, meeting defence spending commitments, continued support for Ukraine and further enhancing the personnel and technological capabilities of the Slovenian Armed Forces.
Following the meeting, the Prime Minister described the discussions as hi…
As part of the project, the public wastewater collection system in the 2019 Kranj agglomeration will be extended. The project will construct 19,668 metres of wastewater sewerage and connect an additional 2,880 person equivalents to the sewerage system. The investment will help reduce environmental pollution and improve quality of life.
The project is implemented under Slovenia’s EU Cohesion Policy Programme 2021-2027and is co-financed by the Cohesion Fund.
The project, worth €27,076,582.18, wi…
International Day of Caves and Karst. |Author Ministrstvo za zunanje in evropske zadeve
In November 2025, the UNESCO General Conference in Samarkand proclaimed theInternational Day of Caves and Karst, to be celebrated worldwide every year on 13 September. Following the proposal of the International Union of Speleology (UIS), based in Postojna, Slovenia, the Republic of Slovenia put forth this initiative in close cooperation with the Slovenian National Commission for UNESCO, the then Ministry of…