28 Feb 2005 — Brussels Agriculture Ministry State Secretary Franci But is to attend the meeting of the EU council for agriculture and fisheries The council is set to debate two mechanisms setting out spending on farm subsidies between 2007 and 2013.
25 Feb 2005 — Ljubljana A public debate is to be held on the future of the Lisbon Strategy in Slovenia and the EU Organised by the European Commission's Representation Office in Slovenia; among those expected to take part in the debate is European Commissioner for Science and Research Janez Potocnik and the head of the Institute for Macroeconomic Analysis and Development Janez Sustersic.
25 Feb 2005 — Sarajevo Defence Minister Karl Erjavec is due to pay an official visit to Bosnia-Herzegovina He is to hold separate meetings with Bosnian counterpart Nikola Radovanovic and EUFOR commander David A. Leakey. Erjavec is also expected to visit Slovenian soldiers serving in EU's peace-keeping mission in Bosnia.
24 Feb 2005 — Vienna FM Attends Session of OSCE Parliamentary Assembly Slovenian FM and OSCE chair Dimitrij Rupel is to attend the introductory part of the 4th winter session of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly today.The participants will also be addressed by Austrian President Heinz Fischer and President of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly Alcee Hastings. On the margin of the meeting, Rupel will meet Armenian Speaker of Parliament Artur Baghdasarian. OSCE Chairman says open to idea of building on OSCE election commitm
24 Feb - 25 Feb 2005 — Budapest Conference on best management practices Ministers of Council of Europe states responsible for local self-government, including Slovenia's Ivan Žagar, are to convene for a two-day conference on best management practices.
24 Feb 2005 — Brussels The session of the EU Justice and Home Affairs Council The EU Justice and Home Affairs Council will be in session, to be attended by Interior Minister Dragutin Mate and Justice Ministry State Secretary Robert Marolt.
24 Feb 2005 — Ljubljana Regular weekly government session The agenda includes the 2005 programme for motorway construction, a regulation on agriculture subsidies and a regulation on military gear and classified public procurement. Press conference is scheduled for 2 PM.
23 Feb - 25 Feb 2005 — Ljubljana Three-day meeting of the board of governors of the European Commission's Joint Research Centre The meeting is to begin upon the initiative of European Science and Research Commissioner Janez Potočnik. A panel on the centre's cooperation with Slovenian research institutes is to be organised by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology.
22 Feb 2005 — Brussels PM Janez Jansa is to attend the NATO summit and a meeting between EU leaders and US President George W. Bush Jansa is also due to take part in a meeting of NATO leaders and Ukrainian President Viktor Juschenko. The PM, who is to be accompanied by FM Dimitrij Rupel, is to be available for a press conference at 7:15 PM. Information and Programme (MFA) Jansa Says Most Differences in NATO Have Been Overcome
21 Feb 2005 — Brussels Minister of Education and Sport Milan Zver is to attend the EU Education, Youth and Culture Council The main topic on the agenda is an interim report in the implementation of the Lisbon Strategy, in parts related to education and youth policy.
21 Feb 2005 — Brussels Regular session of EU foreign ministers Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel is to attend a regular session of EU foreign ministers. The agenda is expected to be dominated by Croatia, Kosovo, and the formation of a mission tasked with training Iraqi police and judges. The negotiations on the EU's financial perspective are also to resume. In this debate, Slovenia will be represented by State Secretary Marcel Koprol.
21 Feb 2005 — Ljubljana Prime Minister in the Parliament Parliament is to convene a regular, three-day session Monday, opening with the customary Q&A time as the PM and ministers take questions from the floor.
18 Feb 2005 — Berlin Foreign Minister and OSCE chairman-in-office Dimitrij Rupel is to visit Germany Talks with German opposite number Joschka Fischer are expected to revolve around bilateral cooperation, topical international, EU and OSCE issues. They are to hold a press conference at 1:30 PM. Rupel is also scheduled to hold a lecture on Slovenia's stint as OSCE chair and to meet the OSCE Personal Representative on Combating Anti-Semitism Gert Wiesskirchen and Wilhelm Hoeynck, one of the seven members of the Panel of Eminent Persons debating OSCE reform. Information and Programme (MFA)
17 Feb 2005 — Brussels Regular meeting of EU finance ministers Finance Minister Andrej Bajuk is scheduled to take part in a regular meeting of EU finance ministers.
17 Feb 2005 — Ljubljana Regular weekly government session The government is to meet for its weekly session. Among the issues on its agenda are the plan of work for 2005 and the proposed amendment to the act on the public sector wage system. A press conference is scheduled for after the session at 2 PM. Slovenia’s viewpoint regarding the implementation of the Lisbon strategy
16 Feb 2005 — Ljubljana PM Janša about the government's 2005 programme of work Prime Minister Janez Jansa is to speak to the press at 4 PM about the government's 2005 programme of work.
16 Feb - 17 Feb 2005 — Trieste, Gorizia Pukšič on a two-day visit in Friuli-Venezia Giulia Head of the Government Office for Slovenians Abroad Franc Puksic is to start a two-day visit to the Friuli-Venezia Giulia, where he is scheduled to meet representatives of Slovenian minority and local Italian officials.
15 Feb 2005 — Brussels Marcel Koprol is to hold bilateral talks on the Lisbon Strategy in Brussels today Marcel Koprol, the head of the Government Office of European Affairs, is to hold bilateral talks on the Lisbon Strategy with the Luxembourg presidency of the EU.
15 Feb 2005 — Budapest 7th Regional Meeting of ILO Labour Minister Janez Drobnic is scheduled to attend the seventh regional meeting of the International Labour Organisation (ILO).
15 Feb - 16 Feb 2005 — Ljubljana Macedonian President Branko Crvenkovski on a two-day official visit to Slovenia He is scheduled to meet with President Janez Drnovsek, Prime Minister Janez Jansa and Parliament Speaker France Cukjati to discuss ways of boosting political cooperation and creating a favourable business climate for bilateral trade. Statement by President Drnovšek on the occasion of the visit by the Macedonian President
14 Feb - 15 Feb 2005 — Luxembourg Informal meeting of EU minister for development cooperation A two-day informal meeting of EU minister for development cooperation is scheduled to get underway. Slovenia is to be represented by Foreign Ministry State Secretary Bozo Cerar. Information (MFA) Informal meeting of EU ministers for development cooperation in Luxembourg
10 Feb 2005 — Ljubljana Regular weekly government session The government is to meet at its weekly session to debate a draft amendment to the road safety act and an agreement on the adjustment of the basic salary and holiday allowances for 2004 and 2005. A press conference is scheduled for 2 PM.
9 Feb - 10 Feb 2005 — Nice Two-day informal meeting of NATO defence ministers Defence Minister Karl Erjavec is to attend an informal meeting of NATO defence ministers. The agenda is expected to be dominated by the alliance's activity in Iraq and Afghanistan.
7 Feb 2005 — Ljubljana /Cankarjev dom, at 8 PM Preseren Awards to Be Conferred Tonight On the eve of Culture Day, the highest national awards for outstanding achievement in arts and culture will be given out at a special ceremony tonight. Artist Bogdan Borcic and flautist Irena Grafenauer are this year's Preseren Awards laureates. All laureates will be received at a special reception hosted by Culture Minister Vasko Simoniti at 7 PM. More information
7 Feb 2005 — Belgrade Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel is due to pay a one-day visit to Serbia-Montenegro Rupel, who will be paying the visit in the capacity of OSCE chairman-in-office, is scheduled to meet Serbian President Boris Tadic and Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica. The future of Kosovo and ties between Serbia and Montenegro are expected to top talks. A press conference is scheduled for after the talks at 3:45 PM. OSCE Chairman says Organization is committed to stability in south-eastern Europe
4 Feb 2005 — Luxembourg Ministerial meeting on the EU's strategies promoting gender equality Director of Slovenia's Office for Equal Opportunities Tanja Salecl is to take part in a ministerial meeting on the EU's strategies promoting gender equality.
3 Feb 2005 — Brussels Minister Zupan at the Conference of the European Parliament on the participation of Western Balkan countries in EU research projects Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology Jure Zupan is to attend a conference of the European Parliament on the participation of Western Balkan countries in EU research projects.
3 Feb 2005 — Ljubljana Regular weekly government session A plan to introduce the euro in Slovenia, a draft declaration on guidelines for Slovenia's participation in EU institutions in 2005, and the country's priorities in the EU Council this year will be debated by the government at its weekly session; news conference at 2 PM.
1 Feb 2005 — Ljubljana EU Constitution: MPs Convene to Ratify the Treaty The National Assembly will convene this afternoon to ratify the EU constitutional treaty in a move that would make Slovenia the third EU country to do so. A two-thirds majority or 60 "yes" votes are needed for the document get the green light.