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Slovenia Weekly: Small on Earth, big in space

Slovenia became a full member of the European Space Agency (ESA) on 1 January, which opens the door to a wide range of strategic and economic opportunities and strengthens Slovenia's competitiveness in the global space sector.

Full membership of ESA brings many opportunities for the growth of the Slovenian space sector and the development of technological innovations. This achievement is a reward for the successful and rapid establishment of a promising and dynamic space sector in Slovenia, consisting of more than 40 companies, research institutes and three universities. They are among global leaders in innovative space solutions in some niche areas, such as Earth observation, the development of innovative materials and artificial intelligence. Today's milestone is just the beginning of realising the national vision "Slovenia – small on Earth, big in space".

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    Slovenia becomes full member of ESA

    10. 1. 2025

    After eight years of associate membership, Slovenia becomes a full member of the European Space Agency (ESA) on Wednesday in what is a milestone that is expected to make the country's businesses more competitive in the global space industry.
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    135th regular session of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia

    9. 1. 2025

    At today's session, the Government adopted an amendment to the Road Traffic Rules Act, which provides for stricter treatment of drivers who do not establish a rescue lane or drive in an established rescue lane and thereby prevent drivers of emergency vehicles, rescue workers, firefighters and police officers from carrying out urgent tasks to save lives.
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    Slovenia successfully accessed the international capital markets with 30-year bond issuance

    7. 1. 2025

    On Tuesday, 7 January 2025, the Republic of Slovenia, rated A3 (positive)/AA- (positive)/A (stable), successfully accessed the international capital markets with a EUR 1.0bn Reg S issuance due 14 April 2055.
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    Media Act approved by the Government today

    31. 12. 2024

    The Government has approved the new Media Act and submitted it to the National Assembly for consideration. This is the first comprehensive overhaul of the Media Act in over 20 years, with its primary aim being to safeguard the right of the Slovenian population to comprehensive information and freedom of expression, even within the evolving new media landscape.
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    Slovenia's 2024 budget deficit the lowest in the last five years

    7. 1. 2025

    Slovenia is successfully dealing with the challenges of managing government finances. According to preliminary data, the budget deficit in 2024 was only 1.2% of the GDP, the lowest in the last five years, which attests to financial stability and the responsible management of public funds.
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    First half of UN Security Council membership: Slovenia is a principled, responsible and respected member

    27. 12. 2024

    On 1 January 2025, Slovenia will enter the second half of its membership of the United Nations Security Council. In its first year, Slovenia has established itself as a principled, responsible and respected member that consistently applies the UN Charter and international law.
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