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Slovenia Weekly: It is the result that counts, not the speed

Slovenia has made considerable progress in recent years, successfully navigating through interconnected global and regional crises. "We live in turbulent times, with multiple external and internal crises emerging one after the other and populism dominating public discourse. This is why the objective view that a respected institution like the OECD can provide is all the more necessary," said Prime Minister Robert Golob at the presentation of the OECD's new Economic Survey of Slovenia. The OECD survey analyses key areas for Slovenia and makes recommendations for the further development and progress of our country.

Slovenia is on the right track. The Slovenian economy has shown resilience in recent years and inflation has declined. The OECD recommends implementing appropriate structural measures to rebuild fiscal space and manage the costs of an ageing population. The OECD also sees scope for further progress in the green and digital transitions. This time, a special chapter of the Economic Survey has been devoted to analysing and recommending changes in housing policy. When it comes to structural reforms, it is important to see the process as a marathon rather than a sprint. It is essential that we take the time to implement these reforms properly, so that the public understands the objectives being pursued. "It is the result that counts, not the speed," said OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann, presenting the findings and recommendations for Slovenia.