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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.

The epidemiological picture is worsening across Europe and Slovenia. The government is gradually taking measures to help contain infections.

Slovenia hosted an informal meeting of environment and climate change ministers.

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.

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.

Last week, the Slovenian Minister of Culture, Vasko Simoniti, opened two exhibitions to mark the Slovenian Presidency of the EU Council.

With support from the European Union, the Western Balkans will enhance labour market integration of young people.

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.

Dr Anže Logar, the Slovenian Minister of Foreign Affairs, on the priorities of the Slovenian Presidency of the Council of the EU 2021.

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.

Slovenia has presented the programme of the Slovenian Presidency of the Council of the European Union focusing on four priority areas

The Slovenian Presidency of the Council of the EU has launched its social media profiles on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Thirty years ago, Slovenia became a newcomer on the world map of tourist destinations. Thanks to the efforts of the Slovenian Tourist Board, the Slovenian tourism industry and many individuals, it is now positioned as a green star in the heart of Europe.

This year is the 30th anniversary of independent Slovenia. During this time GDP per capita increased by four times, deflation was recorded twice, the number of families without children, the number of single-parent families and the share of people with tertiary education increased.

Housing conditions of households in 2020 were about the same as in 2019. Unexpected financial expenses could be handled by more households and more households could afford one-week holidays.

Slovenia will not prolong the epidemic next week, as the epidemiological picture is favorable enough, and vaccination is continuing intensively, the Minister of Health announced today.

At yesterday’s regular session, the Government adopted amendments to the Decree on determining the conditions for entry to the Republic of Slovenia due to the containment and control of the infectious disease COVID-19.

With world-class partners and under the “Fight for green” slogan, the Tour of Slovenia is gaining new momentum and is – aside from being a top cycling event – becoming also one of the main events that internationally promote Slovenia as a five-star destination for active holidays.

A month before the beginning of the Slovenian Presidency of the Council of the EU, Slovenia has unveiled its presidency's slogan and logo. The visual identity of the Slovenian Presidency reflects its guiding principle, priorities and objectives under the slogan "Together. Resilient. Europe."