| The Climate summit in Copenhagen – COP 15
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 which, between 7 and 18 December 2009, participates in the United Nations Climate Change Conference  in Copenhagen. more>> |
| Pandemic Influenza
Slovenia confirmed its first case of A(H1N1) influenza infection on 19 June 2009. The authorities of the Republic of Slovenia have been closely monitoring the development of the pandemic both in Slovenia and around the world. The Government of the Republic of Slovenia has adopted several measures necessary to protect the health of the population. More>> |
| Slovenia and OECD
In May 2007, the Ministerial Council of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development invited Slovenia to open discussions for membership of the OECD. The OECD groups 30 most developed economies of the world that set global standards and principles of economic and development policies. 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>> |
| 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 >> |
