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Slovenia's tourism industry is enjoying another strong summer, with international visitors driving much of the growth - but the country is increasingly asking how far that growth should go.

At today’s session, the Government restored fairer conditions for awarding Zois scholarships, approved a proposal for amendments to the Excise Duty Act aimed at mitigating the impact of high energy prices on households and businesses, and concluded that Slovenia needs a more balanced and resilient energy policy.

Minister Tone Kajzer participated in an informal meeting of EU foreign ministers in Wicklow, Ireland. Hosted by the EU High Representative Kaja Kallas and the Irish Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade and Minister for Defence, Helen McEntee, the meeting focused on Russian aggression against Ukraine, the strengthening of the EU’s external action and the situation in the Middle East.

Addressing the 21st Forum of Craft and Small Business organised by the Chamber of Craft and Small Business of Slovenia, Prime Minister Janez Janša said that the economy is one of the key factors underpinning Slovenia's stability and an important reason why the country has maintained a relatively high level of prosperity despite numerous upheavals.

State Secretary Stanislav Raščan took part in a panel discussion at the 21st Bled Strategic Forum about economic cooperation between Europe and India. He also held several bilateral meetings.

At the close of the 21st Bled Strategic Forum, Minister Tone Kajzer shared his thoughts: “This year's Forum was my first in this role, so I am particularly pleased that we were able to bring together in Bled such a wide range of political, business and academic leaders – people who actively help to shape the future through their work, rather than just reflecting on it.”

The Archivalia of the Month section features the Archivalia of the month of September, which is dedicated to the development of the institutionalized conservation-restoration service for archival records in Slovenia. The story dates back to 1956, when the foundations of this discipline were laid at the former Museum of the National Liberation in Ljubljana. Following its merger with the National Archives in 1980, the department developed into the country's central restoration workshop for paper and parchment.

This month's archivalia traces the beginnings of Slovenia's institutionalised conservation and restoration services for archival material. Founded in 1956 at the then Museum of National Liberation, the museum's conservation and restoration department took on the initial challenges with determination. Following its incorporation into the state archives in 1980, the department gradually developed into Slovenia's central workshop for the conservation and restoration of paper and parchment.

Prime Minister of the Republic of Slovenia Janez Janša held a series of bilateral meetings with senior foreign officials on the sidelines of the Bled Strategic Forum. The meetings focused on exchanging views on current European and international challenges and on strengthening bilateral and multilateral cooperation.

Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Tone Kajzer is hosting the 21st Bled Strategic Forum entitled The Power to Shape the Future. In his welcome address, he emphasised that Europe must play an active role in shaping its own future, take on greater responsibility for its own defence, maintain a strong transatlantic bond and remain true to its values while asserting its interests.

Prime Minister Janez Janša took part in a panel discussion at the Bled Strategic Forum, where he joined the prime ministers of the Czech Republic, Croatia and Hungary to discuss the future of the European Union, its competitiveness and the role of Central and Eastern Europe in shaping European policies.

Prime Minister Janez Janša stressed at the Bled Strategic Forum that Europe's ability to continue shaping the world around it will depend above all on four strategic factors: security, resilience, demographic vitality and credibility. "The power to shape the future is built gradually. But the moments that determine it often come suddenly," he said.

The implementation of measures and projects under the Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP), supported by the European Union through the Recovery and Resilience Facility – NextGenerationEU, is in its final stage. Presented below are two measures aimed at strengthening flood safety and reducing the risk of other climate-related disasters.

The Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs hosted the 6th seminar for young diplomats from Eastern Partnership countries, attended by representatives from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine.

Ahead of the Bled Strategic Forum, Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Tone Kajzer met with U.S. Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooker for a working breakfast hosted by U.S. Ambassador to Slovenia H.E. Asel Roberts.

Today, Prime Minister Janez Janša attended the opening of the fully renovated Turjak Castle, one of the most important monuments of Slovenian cultural and historical heritage.

At the 30th Conference of Slovenian Ambassadors and on the 35th anniversary of Slovenia’s independence, Tone Kajzer, Minister of Foreign and European Affairs, presented recognition awards to the Republic of Slovenia’s earliest representatives. These individuals had represented our country abroad even before it gained international recognition. Minister Kajzer thanked them for their role during one of the most crucial periods in Slovenia’s history as a state.

The Government of the Republic of Slovenia has nominated Prof. Dr Verica Trstenjak as a candidate for the office of European Union Special Representative for Human Rights, for the period from 1 September 2026 to 29 February 2028, and has instructed the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs to announce the nomination and take all necessary steps to secure support for it.

Tone Kajzer, the Minister of Foreign and European Affairs, is hosting the 30th Conference of Slovenian Ambassadors in Brdo pri Kranju. The two-day conference focuses on security, Slovenia’s position within the EU and economic diplomacy. Minister Kajzer’s key message is that diplomacy must represent Slovenia’s interests, open doors for the economy and serve Slovenian citizens.

At today's session, the Government issued the Decree on the mandatory contribution for the promotion of agricultural and food products in the fruit sector for 2027–2029 and the amendment to the Decree on healthcare service programmes for 2026. At the same time, the Government included two new investment projects for the Employment Service of Slovenia in the 2026–2029 Development Programmes Plan.