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Slovenian and Bosnian interior ministers in favour of close cooperation on migration
Minister of the Interior Boštjan Poklukar spoke by telephone with the Minister of Security of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Nenad Nešić, to exchange information on migration and border management. They agreed on a visit by Minister Nešić to Slovenia in early November.
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Minister Poklukar proposes to his Croatian counterpart Božinović to strengthen surveillance in the border area
In a telephone conversation, Minister of the Interior Boštjan Poklukar once again drew the attention of his Croatian counterpart Dr Davor Božinović to the high number of illegal crossings of the Slovenian-Croatian border, in particular in the area of the municipality of Brežice.
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Floods in Slovenia: The internal security system has been operating normally
Despite the difficult conditions due to the extensive flash floods in the majority of Slovenian territory, the internal security system has been operating normally. We are also closely monitoring the situation so as to ensure the protection of critical infrastructure.
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The fight against organised crime requires a coordinated and targeted response
Minister of the Interior Boštjan Poklukar attended an informal meeting of Home Affairs ministers in Spain.
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Response to the European Commission’s Fourth Rule of Law Report on the Rule of Law Situation in Slovenia in 2023
“The European Commission’s Fourth Annual Rule of Law Report on the Rule of Law Situation in EU Member States in 2023 shows that Slovenia has made progress in almost all areas. Nevertheless, we will continue to work actively to improve the rule of law and to take into account new recommendations,” said Minister Tanja Fajon, State Secretary, Dr Igor Šoltes, Minister Asta Vrečko, and Minister Boštjan Pokuklar at the publication of the report.
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Replacement of laminated residence permits
Since 14 February 2022, residence permits and residence registration certificates have been issued in a new format with additional security features.
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EU Home Affairs Ministers discuss the Migration and Asylum Pact
Minister of the Interior Boštjan Poklukar is attending the Home Affairs Ministers Council meeting in Luxembourg. The main topics of today's meeting, as highlighted by the Minister in a press statement, are the Migration and Asylum Pact and the situation in the Schengen area.
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Poklukar and ambassadors on the priorities for the mandate
Minister of the Interior Boštjan Poklukar and his closest team hosted foreign ambassadors to Slovenia at the Ministry today.
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Ministers Poklukar and Piantedosi back closer cooperation in migration management
Minister of the Interior Boštjan Poklukar met with his Italian counterpart Matteo Piantedosi in Rome today.
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Biometric ID cards to provide access to health services, medicines and medical devices
From April 2023, citizens aged 12 and over will only need to present their new biometric ID card when visiting doctors, pharmacies, opticians and other healthcare providers and suppliers of medicines and medical devices. This means that citizens are now able to use just one document, as the photo on the identity card also removes the need for additional verification of the insured person’s identity.
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In cooperation with NGOs, we will develop a strategy for integrating foreigners
Today, the Ministry of the Interior hosted representatives of the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Higher Education, the Ministry of Labour, Family, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities, the Office of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia for the Care and Integration of Migrants, and NGOs, in order to develop an integration strategy.
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Ministers of the Brdo Process countries endorse closer operational cooperation in the fight against migrant smugglers in the region
Minister of the Interior Boštjan Poklukar hosted the 11th informal meeting of the Ministers of the Interior of the Brdo Process countries in Portorož.
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State Secretary attends the 3rd Danube Security Conference
State Secretary Helga Dobrin attended the 3rd Danube Security Conference in Brussels. The conference focused on strengthening police cooperation in the Danube region in the areas of illegal migration, smuggling and trafficking in human beings, protection of critical infrastructure and the consequences of the war in Ukraine.
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Amendment to the Foreigners Act allows for faster issuance of residence permits.
We remove administrative obstacles and speed up the procedures for issuing and serving residence permits and registration certificates. We reintroduce access to Slovenian language courses for all categories of foreigners.
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Home Affairs Ministers on the situation in the Schengen area and asylum and migration
The Justice and Home Affairs Council spent the morning part of the session discussing the situation in the Schengen area.
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Slovenian biometric identity card wins prestigious international award
This year's High Security Printing EMEA™ Conference is taking place in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, from 7 to 9 March 2023 and its award for the best ID card of the year was claimed by the Slovenian biometric identity card.
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State Secretary Heferle attends the European Conference on Border Management in Athens
State Secretary Tina Heferle attended the 2nd European Conference on Border Management in Athens. The discussions focused on the effectiveness of European Union's border management and return policies as well as on the issue of EU funding to upgrade member states' operational capacities at the external borders.
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Boštjan Poklukar assumes office as the Minister
The newly appointed Minister of the Interior Boštjan Poklukar has taken the office from the Minister of Public Administration and Acting Minister of the Interior Sanja Ajanović Hovnik.
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Internet safety is the duty and responsibility of all its users
Safer Internet Day is celebrated on 7 February. This year, the focus in Slovenia is on the issue of inappropriate online content. Children are among the most at-risk users of the internet, mainly because of their youth, inexperience, curiosity and naivety.
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Measures to improve EU external border management discussed in Sofia
State Secretary Dr Branko Lobnikar attended a ministerial conference in Sofia to discuss measures for more effective management of the external borders of the European Union.