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The Future Unlocked Conference on the role of cultural and creative sectors in the green transition, innovation and economic growth
Between 12 and 15 September, Ljubljana and Izola hosted an international high-level conference Future Unlocked.
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Slovenia and EU on the path to the safe use of AI
Under the Slovenian Presidency of the Council of the EU, the Ministry of Public Administration and the European Commission are organising a high-level conference on artificial intelligence as a hybrid event on 14 and 15 September 2021 at Brdo pri Kranju. Via an online platform, all interested stakeholders worldwide striving to better understand how to live with AI and how to manage it in the future can participate in the conference.
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Experience from Afghanistan shows that the EU needs a credible response force
Defence ministers brought the situation in Afghanistan to the forefront of the discussions at the informal meeting.
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Continuing the process of adoption of national recovery and resilience plans
"To date, we have already adopted 16 national recovery and resilience plans. I am pleased that we will continue to address the Czech and Irish plans on 6 September. I am convinced that discussions on the remaining plans will follow soon," said Minister Andrej Šircelj.
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Europe Readr – bringing the world together through books
The Europe Readr digital platform, the Slovenian Presidency's flagship cultural and promotional project, is enjoying a lot of attention over summer months. This virtual library offers free access to a selection of books, which can be read anywhere – while traveling, on the beach, you name it. It brings current social issues to readers, encouraging them to reflect on the world we want to live in.
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Slovenian Digital Centre brings technology closer to people
The Slovenian Digital Centre is the main economic event of the Slovenian Presidency of the Council of the European Union, which will run until the end of the year, covering a variety of topics relevant to the continued sustainable and green development of Slovenia and the European Union.
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What happend on an avarage day in Slovenia in 2020?
In 2020, fewer births, more deaths, more immigrants, more emigrants, fewer marriages and fewer divorces
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Selected works of Plečnik in Ljubljana included on the World Heritage List
The selected works of Jože Plečnik in Ljubljana have been added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. The final act in preparing the nomination "The works of Jože Plečnik in Ljubljana – Human-Centred Urban Design" took place today, 28 July 2021, as the inscription on the World Heritage List was confirmed during the two-week session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee. The nomination was prepared by a working group of experts in the fields of protection, conservation and management of cultural heritage in cooperation with the owners and managers of Plečnik's works. The process was led by the Ministry of Culture and coordinated by the Museum for Architecture and Design.
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Sustainable development as an opportunity for textile and energy-intensive industries
At an informal meeting on 22 July 2021 in Brdo pri Kranju, competitiveness ministers (industry) discussed how to create a circular, creative and smart future using textile and energy-intensive industries in the European Union as a template.
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Poklukar: Let's make the vaccination bubble is as big as possible
The epidemiological picture is worsening across Europe and Slovenia. The government is gradually taking measures to help contain infections.
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Informal meeting of environment and climate change ministers
Slovenia hosted an informal meeting of environment and climate change ministers.
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European Commission unveils Fit For 55 legislative package
The European Commission unveiled the 'Fit for 55' package of climate and energy laws this week. The Slovenian Presidency welcomes the unveiled project, which is also a priority of the Presidency in the field of the environment and climate change.
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EU finance ministers approve the first national recovery and resilience plans
At the meeting of the Economic and Financial Affairs Council in Brussels on Tuesday, chaired by Minister of Finance Andrej Šircelj, the ministers of finance approved the first 12 national recovery and resilience plans. These will speed up the recovery process in EU Member States.
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Slovenian contemporary art and works of Alan Hranitelj in Brussels
Last week, the Slovenian Minister of Culture, Vasko Simoniti, opened two exhibitions to mark the Slovenian Presidency of the EU Council.
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Second EU – Western Balkans Ministerial Meeting on Employment and Social Affairs
With support from the European Union, the Western Balkans will enhance labour market integration of young people.
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The premiere of the Water man ballet as inspiration for a kinder future
The premiere of the Water man ballet marked the start of the Slovenian Presidency of the Council of the European Union. The ballet staged on Bled Island and choreographed by internationally renowned choreographer Edward Clug was attended by representatives of the Slovenian Government and members of the College of Commissioners.
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Coping more effectively with crisis situations
Dr Anže Logar, the Slovenian Minister of Foreign Affairs, on the priorities of the Slovenian Presidency of the Council of the EU 2021.
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Brdo pri Kranju - Main venue during the Presidency
Most of the events held under the Slovenian Presidency of the Council of the EU will take place in the idyllic surroundings of Brdo pri Kranju. The estate, which offers wonderful views of the Slovenian Alps, includes an exceptionally well-preserved Renaissance mansion, a modern congress centre, a beautiful park and a completely renovated hotel.
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Programme of the Slovenian Presidency
Slovenia has presented the programme of the Slovenian Presidency of the Council of the European Union focusing on four priority areas
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Slovenian Presidency of the Council of the EU on social media #EU2021SI
The Slovenian Presidency of the Council of the EU has launched its social media profiles on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.