The weekly Demokracija is critical in its latest editorial of cooperation between the opposition Christian Democratic party New Slovenia (NSi) and the left-leaning government, saying that the younger generation of NSi politicians must have for…
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Večer says falling ratings reason for health insurance proposal
The newspaper Večer finds the government’s plan to transform top-up health insurance will change nothing except make the contribution mandatory. It links the proposal to the falling voter approval ratings for the ruling party, but suggests it may backfire.
Foreign minister starts two-day visit to Tanzania
Foreign Minister Tanja Fajon is starting a two-day visit to Tanzania where she will meet her Tanzanian counterpart Stergomena Lawrence Tax to strengthen political and economic cooperation between the countries. Fajon will present Slovenia’s candidacy for non-permanent membership of the Security Council.
Slovenians support making companies reduce carbon emissions
More than 80% of Slovenians support the idea that the EU should adopt a law to make companies reduce their greenhouse gas emissions to contribute to the UN target to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, a recent survey conducted in ten…
Fajon appeals to Schallenberg over border checks
Foreign Minister Tanja Fajon has urged her Austrian counterpart Alexander Schallenberg to “consider the next steps” related to extending the border checks on the Slovenia-Austria border. The governors of the two neighbouring states h…
Cautious reactions to abolition of top-up insurance
The government’s announcement of a rapid abolition of top-up insurance in favour of a new mandatory contribution has been met with caution. The opposition has described it as “cheap PR”, private insurers say it will not help make the health system sustainable long-term, whereas employers warn against any new levies.
FM Fajon ends three-day visit to Ethiopia
Foreign Minister Tanja Fajon ended her three-day visit to Ethiopia on Wednesday when she met African Union Commission Chair Moussa Faki and Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. “Europe’s biggest mistake is talking about Africa without really understanding its problems,” Fajon noted, adding that “Slovenia could be an exception”.
Cautious reactions to abolition of top-up insurance
The government’s announcement of a rapid abolition of top-up insurance in favour of a new mandatory contribution has been met with caution. The opposition has described it as “cheap PR”, private insurers say it will not help make the health system sustainable long-term, whereas employers warn against any new levies.
Defence minister signs two agreements in Brazil
Defence Minister Marjan Šarec and his Brazilian counterpart José Múcio Monteiro signed an agreement on defence cooperation and another on the protection and transfer of confidential data as Šarec’s paid an official visit to Brazil on Wednesday, the Defence Ministry tweeted.
Finance critical of govt reform abilities
Finance expresses doubt that the government will be able to carry out reforms it has announced, pointing to a high level of uncertainty in the country. The business newspaper is worried because it seems like the government does not know what i…