| Crisis Exit
In Slovenia, like in other countries in Europe, the economic and financial crisis appears to be easing. The latest crisis has exposed numerous weak points in existing systems, so the recovery will require radical structural changes. For this reason the Government adopted the  Slovenian Exit Strategy 2010-2013 (517 KB) More>> |
| Climate Change
Climate change is one of the most serious problems facing mankind to which, in addition to natural processes, people also contribute a lot. It is a global challenge for the whole international community. Slovenian government has adopted several measures in the field of climate change. More >> |
| Slovenia and OECD
Slovenia signed the accession treaty of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development on 1 June 2010 in Ljubljana after receiving a formal invitation for membership in Paris on 27 May 2010, capping 14 years of efforts to join this elite club of advanced nations. More>> |
| Fight against trafficking in persons
The "Action Plan of Interministerial Working Group on Trafficking in Human Beings" is based on the preventive and protective operation of all bodies and organisations represented in the Interdepartmental Working Group and on the training and international cooperation of professional staff, officials and volunteers working in the area of trafficking in persons. More >> |
| Chairmanship of the Council of Europe Committee of Ministers
Slovenia was at the head of the Council of Europe from 12 May to 18 November. During this period, the Minister of Foreign Affairs was heading the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe, which comprises the Foreign Affairs Ministers of all 47 member states or their permanent diplomatic representatives in Strasbourg. More>> |
| Measures Taken in Response to Global Financial and Economic Turmoil
Global financial and economic crisis has been influencing Slovenian economy markedly from late 2008 on. In the 4th quarter of 2008, GDP decreased by 0.8 percent compared to the 4th quarter of 2007. This is the first decrease of GDP after the 2nd quarter of 1993. more>> |
| The Fifth Anniversary of Slovenian Accession to the EU
On 1 May 2004, Slovenia became a member of the European Union. 89.64% voted in favour of EU membership in a referendum on 23 March 2003. Many years of negotiations were needed to reach an agreement on the conditions of accession and for harmonisation of Slovenian legislation with the acquis. More>> |
| The Fifth Anniversary of Slovenian Accession to NATO
On 29 March 2004, Slovenia deposited instruments of accession to the North Atlantic Treaty in Washington, thus becoming a full member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. In joining NATO, Slovenia has achieved one of the major foreign policy goals at the time of independence. More>> |
