Slovenia Weekly: Opportunity for Slovenia

8. 11. 2024

"I believe that with her work and vision, Marta Kos will decisively contribute to a greater and stronger European Union," said Prime Minister Robert Golob on congratulating the Slovenian European Commissioner-Designate for Enlargement, Marta Kos, for her successful hearing and confirmation before the competent European Parliament committee. On Thursday, the Commissioner-Designate for Enlargement, Marta Kos, successfully passed the hearing before the competent European Parliament committee.

Deputy Prime Minister Matej Arčon also congratulated the Commissioner-Designate for her "excellent presentation" and said that he had not doubted for a moment that she would convince the Members of the European Parliament with her knowledge, broadmindedness, moderation and capability.

Top Slovenian politicians have expressed great satisfaction that our country was entrusted with such a strong policy area. The next five-year term presents a great opportunity for Slovenia to rise above the average in the international political arena and to contribute to an important breakthrough in European integration policy.

Prime Minister Dr. Golob: "I believe that Marta Kos will contribute to a larger and stronger European Union through her work and vision."
7. 11. 2024

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.
Prime Minister Dr. Golob at the meeting with the newly appointed President of the European Council
5. 11. 2024

Prime Minister Dr. Robert Golob hosted the newly appointed President of the European Council, António Costa, for a working lunch.
127th regular session of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia
7. 11. 2024

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.
Prime Minister Dr. Golob Met with the President of the European Investment Bank
7. 11. 2024

Prime Minister Dr. Robert Golob welcomed the President of the European Investment Bank (EIB), Nadia Calviño.
Minister Fajon as Slovenia's first representative in Somalia: it is crucial that peacekeeping missions continue
3. 11. 2024

Minister Tanja Fajon was the first Slovenian representative to visit Somalia, which has been struggling for decades with internal political challenges, a difficult humanitarian situation and the threat from the Al-Shabaab terrorist group. She met with the Somali Prime Minister to discuss the situation in the country and the wider region, as well as the international peace support operations that are essential to building stability in Somalia.
Minister Han heads business delegation to China to strengthen cooperation
5. 11. 2024

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.
Slovenia reaches major milestone in renewable energy use in 2023
6. 11. 2024

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.