Previous Projects
Government project 2012-2013
First six months of the Government
The main goals over the first half-year of the Government of the Prime Minister Janez Janša were the maintenance of financial sustainability and the promotion of economic growth. Ministers faced a budget deficit on the budget items of individual ministries and an unrealistic budget for 2012. At the same time, measures for the promotion of the economy and the creation of conditions to improve the competitiveness of the Slovenian economy were being prepared.
On 26 April 2012, the Government amended the 
Stability Programme for 2012 (385 KB)based on the new macroeconomic forecast. The main goals of the economic policy presented in the programme are the permanent structural stabilisation of public finances and establishing conditions for stable economic growth.
The social partners, representatives of chambers of commerce, associations of employers and trade unions and the Government of the Republic of Slovenia are to reach an agreement on the Guidelines for the Social Contract 2012–2017. (97 KB)
In the margins of the European Council meeting on 1-2 March 2012, 25 European leaders signed the Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance (47 KB) (Fiscal Stability Treaty). The basis of the treaty is golden fiscal rule under which the budget has to be balanced or in surplus.
Government project 2008-2012
Government key achievements 2008-2011
The government managed a few achievements of historic significance: conclusion of the arbitration agreement between Slovenia and Croatia, resolution of the status of 'the erased', increase of public funds for investment in research and development and agreement on bilingual signposts in Austrian Carinthia.
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>>
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.
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.
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>>
First two years of Borut Pahor's Government
After two years of Government under Borut Pahor, one can safely say that the global economic and financial crisis, which emerged as the Government took office has significantly marked its term. The most significant impact on the current Government’s second year in office had the beginning of the implementation of vast structural reforms. 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 sections provides more information about some major government projects through the following websites available in English:
Presidency of the EU
Slovenia was the first new Member State to hold the Presidency of the Council of the European Union during the first half of 2008.
Related links:
- The website of the Slovenian Presidency of the EU 2008
- The website of the Government Office for European Affairs
Schengen
EU interior minister gave the final green light on 6 December 2007 to the expansion of the Schengen no-border zone to nine countries, including Slovenia. The enlargement from 15 to 24 countries took place in the first minute of 21 December.
More information:
- Schengen - Ministry of the Interior
Framework of economic and social reforms for increasing the welfare in Slovenia
At its session on 3 November 2005, the Government of the Republic of Slovenia adopted the framework of economic and social reforms for increasing the welfare in Slovenia.
More information:
- Website of the Government Office for Growth .
- On 16 March 2006 the Government of the Republic of Slovenia adopted the "Communication strategy supporting the implementation of Slovenia's development strategy and reform". The abridged version of the document: Communication strategy supporting the implementation of Slovenia's development strategy and reforms (81 KB)
Fight against trafficking in persons
Back in December 2001, Slovenia set up an Interdepartmental Working Group for the fight against trafficking in persons (IWG). IWG informs the Slovenian Government of its activities in regular annual reports. In 2004 IWG drafted, and the government confirmed, an Action Plan.
Related link:
Introduction of the Euro in the Republic of Slovenia
On 1 January 2007 Slovenia became the first new EU member state to introduce the Euro.
In January 2005, the Government of the Republic of Slovenia and the Bank of Slovenia adopted a "Masterplan for the Euro Changeover" that lays down all essential procedures associated with the introduction of the euro.
According to the convergence report of the European Commission and the European Central Bank (ECB) on 16 May 2006, Slovenia met the criteria to adopt the euro. So on 1 January 2007 Slovenia became the first new EU member state to introduce the Euro.
Related links:
- Special website on the introduction of the euro in Slovenia: "Evro za vse nas" - Introduction of the euro in Slovenia
Frequently sought topics:
- Documents
- News and Events (archive)
- 15 January 2007 - Celebration "A Welcome to the Euro"
- Public Opinion Surveys
- Useful links
OSCE Chairmanship of the Republic of Slovenia
On 1 January 2005 the Republic of Slovenia took over the one-year Chairmanship of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE).
The one-year presidency was crowned with the Ministerial Council , which took place in Ljubljana, 5 and 6 December 2005.
Slovenia and EU
Slovenia became an EU member on 1 May 2004 and is now actively participating
at the EU policy and decision making process
Slovenia and NATO
On 29 March 2004 Slovenia became a member of NATO.
e-Govenment
The new portal in English offers in addition an insight into life situations for individuals and businesses accompanied with links to public administration web pages with similar contents.
"e-Government" /State portal of the Republic of Slovenia
C.E.I Summit 2004, Portorož 25-26 November 2004
During its one-year chairmanship of the CEI in 2004, the Republic of Slovenia completed several activities. On November 25-26 2004 Slovenia also hosted the main event - the Summit of the Prime Ministers of Central European Initiative (CEI) countries in Portorož.
C.E.I Summit 2004, Portorož 25-26 November 2004 (information about the event, declaration, photos, speeches, etc.)
