The Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development has approved EU funding for the project Integrated care for people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) for improving health literacy and reducing health inequalities – Let's prevent CKD.

Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Science and Innovation Directorate 10 November marks World Science Day for Peace and Development, which highlights the significant role of science in society and the need to engage the wider public in debates on emerging scientific issues.

Prime Minister Robert Golob today attended an informal summit of EU leaders in Budapest.

The Government Office of the Republic of Slovenia for Information Security (GISO) organized a workshop in Podgorica, bringing together cybersecurity experts from Western Balkan countries. The event, which took place on November 6 and 7, was hosted by the Western Balkans Cyber Capacity Centre (WB3C).

On Friday, November 15th, the archival reading room will be closed.

The Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development has approved EU funding for the call for proposals to set up an advocacy organisation in the field of social economy.

Today, Prime Minister Robert Golob is attending an informal summit of EU leaders in Budapest.

Prime Minister Dr. Robert Golob welcomed the President of the European Investment Bank (EIB), Nadia Calviño.

Prime Minister Dr. Robert Golob congratulated Marta Kos by phone on her successful hearing and confirmation as the new European Commissioner for Enlargement before the relevant committee of the European Parliament.

At today's session, the Government adopted an amendment to the Spatial Management Act, included 64 projects in the Development Programme Plan, approved the signing of a memorandum of understanding on the PALFINGER Group's investment in a new strategic production facility, and approved a third package of material aid for the Palestinian civilian population in Gaza.

The Recovery and Resilience Office informed the Government of the implementation of measures of the Recovery and Resilience Plan, with regard to which the ministries record major substantive and temporal derogations. To optimise the implementation of the plan and subsequent drawing of available European funds, the Government ordered the Office to draft and harmonise the third proposed amendment to the Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP) on the basis of the ministries’ proposals for adjustment of the measures.

Tanja Fajon, Slovenian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and European Affairs, congratulated President-elect Donald Trump, Vice President J.D. Vance, and all congressmen, governors and senators, including two of Slovenian origin, Amy Klobuchar and Paul Gosnar.

The Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development organised the 2nd National Consultation on Cohesion Policy beyond 2027. The consultation took place at the Faculty of Public Administration. In his opening address, the Minister of Cohesion and Regional Development, Dr Aleksander Jevšek, underlined Slovenia’s commitment to preserving the main principles of Cohesion Policy.

According to the Statistical Office, Slovenia last year exceeded its 2020 target of a 25% renewable energy share, as set out in the EU Directive on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources. For the first time, Slovenia will not incur a surcharge for meeting its renewable energy target through the statistical transfer mechanism.

The Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Canberra is seeking expressions of interest in the role of Honorary Consul of the Republic of Slovenia for New South Wales. The consular post operates under supervision, according to the instructions and with the assistance of the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Canberra. The Honorary Consul must be a resident of Sydney and will have jurisdiction throughout New South Wales. The position would be for a period of five years, commencing from the receipt of an exequatur from the Government of Australia.

Prime Minister Dr. Robert Golob hosted the newly appointed President of the European Council, António Costa, for a working lunch.

Luxor is hosting an expert workshop on climate change, conflict and displacement, and migration in North-East Africa and the EU, in the framework of the so-called Khartoum Process, which serves as a platform for migration management. Bringing together African and European experts, the workshop is organised by Slovenia and Egypt and co-organised by the International Centre for Migration Policy Development.

Minister Matjaž Han is visiting Shanghai, China, with a high-powered business delegation. He attended political discussions and participated in business promotion events showcasing Slovenia’s investment environment, economy, tourism and opportunities for foreign investors.

Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Tanja Fajon is visiting Kenya as part of her Africa tour. This is the first Slovenian high-level visit to the country. She told her Kenyan counterpart that Slovenia is interested in establishing a non-residential diplomatic mission for Kenya from the Slovenian Embassy in Addis Ababa. She and the Trade Minister agreed to strengthen economic cooperation between the two countries.

State Secretary Melita Gabrič received a delegation from the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Serbian National Assembly, which is on an official visit to Slovenia. She expressed her condolences to her guests on the tragic accident at the Novi Sad railway station, which claimed many lives. They then discussed bilateral relations, EU enlargement and other topical international issues.