28 Feb 2007 — Paris Meeting with the secretary general of OECD Finance Minister Andrej Bajuk is to meet Angel Gurria, the secretary general of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).
27 Feb 2007 — Brussels Meeting of EU finance ministers EU finance ministers are to look into stabilisation programmes drawn up for ten countries, including Slovenia, by the European Commission. Slovenian Finance Minister Andrej Bajuk is to be in attendance.
26 Feb 2007 — Brussels Meeting of the eurogroup Finance Minister Andrej Bajuk is to attend a meeting of the eurogroup, an informal grouping of eurozone finance ministers.
26 Feb 2007 — Podgorica, Montenegro European Affairs State Secretary's visit to Montenegro European Affairs State Secretary Janez Lenarcic is to visit Montenegro upon the invitation by Gordana Djurovic, Deputy Prime Minister for European Integrations Lenarcic is also to meet Foreign Minister Milan Rocen and Parliament Speaker Ranko Krivokapic.
26 Feb 2007 — Ljubljana Visit of Finnish Parliament Speaker Paavo Lipponen Finnish Parliament Speaker Paavo Lipponen is to arrive in Slovenia upon the invitation of his Slovenian counterpart France Cukjati. The pair is to meet at 9 am and speak to the press at 10 am. Lipponen is to talk to representatives of the parliamentary committees on foreign policy and EU affairs at 10:30 am. He is also scheduled to meet President Janez Drnovsek at 11:30 am, Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel at noon, and Prime Minister Janez Jansa at 1 pm. At 3:20 pm Lipponen is to meet heads of deputy groups. Prime Minister Janez Janša receives Speaker of Parliament of Finland
22 Feb 2007 — Ljubljana Visit of representatives of the European Space Agency Representatives of the European Space Agency (ESA), headed by the director for legal and international affairs Rene Oosterlinck, is to begin a two-day visit to Slovenia. The delegation is to be received by Higher Education State Secretary Dusan Lesjak and MEP Alojz Peterle. Lesjak, Peterle and Oosterlinck are to hold a press conference at 12:30 pm.
22 Feb 2007 — Ljubljana Cabinet Session The cabinet is to hold its weekly session. The agenda includes amendments to the act on working time and compulsory rest periods for professional drivers. A press conference is to be held at 1 pm.
22 Feb 2007 — Vienna Meeting of foreign ministers of the regional partnership Foreign Affairs Minister Dimitrij Rupel is to take part in a meeting of foreign ministers of the regional partnership, which also includes Austria, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia. The highlight of the event will be a meeting with UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, Secretary General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Mohammad El Baradei and Special UN Envoy for Kosovo Martti Ahtisaari.
21 Feb 2007 — Lendava, Ljutomer, Murska Sobota Cabinet's one day visit to the northeastern region of Prekmurje The cabinet will be visiting the northeastern-most region of Prekmurje, Slovenia's poorest region. The government is first scheduled to hold a working meeting (9:30 AM), followed by separate talks held by the prime minister and other members of his cabinet. PM Janez Jansa, accompanied by Environment and Spatial Planning Minister Janez Podobnik, is to meet representatives of the Roma ethnic community at Moravske Toplice at noon. The government will wrap up its visit in Radenci with a meeting with mayors, CEOs, MPs and councillors from the region (6 PM). PM Jansa is to hold a press conference at Murska Sobota at 4:45 PM, followed by a press conference featuring Economy Minister Andrej Vizjak, Environment Minister Janez Podobnik and Transport Minister Janez Bozic. In Pomurje, the Prime Minister Begins a New Round of Regional Visits
20 Feb 2007 — Ljubljana Visit of the chief of staff of the Croatian Armed Forces General Josip Lucic, the chief of staff of the Croatian Armed Forces is to be visiting Slovenia at the invitation of his counterpart, Lieutenant-General Albin Gutman. While the host will be briefed on the development of the Slovenian Armed Forces and experience in crisis response operations, bilateral cooperation is also expected to be on the agenda. Both chiefs of staff are scheduled to give a statement for the press at 2:30 pm.
19 Feb 2007 — Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina Visit to Bosnia Prime Minister Janez Jansa, accompanied by three ministers and a strong business delegation is to pay an official visit to Bosnia-Herzegovina on invitation by Nikola Spiric, the chairman of the council of ministers. Prime Minister Janez Janša and a strong business delegation visit Bosnia and Herzegovina
19 Feb 2007 — Brussels Meeting of EU ministers responsible for competition EU ministers in charge of competition are to hold a meeting on cutting red tape and on automotive strategy in the EU. Slovenian Public Administration Minister Gregor Virant is to be at hand.
19 Feb 2007 — Celje Departure of a Slovenian Armed Forces unit to ISAF mission A Slovenian Armed Forces unit is to depart to Afghanistan to relieve the previous rotation. The 53 soldiers of the Sicon 7 ISAF force are to stay in the Asian country until the end of August.
19 Feb - 20 Feb 2007 — Brussels Environment and Spatial Planning Minister's visit to Brussels Environment and Spatial Planning Minister Janez Podobnik is to meet European Environment Commissioner Stavros Dimas and his German and Portuguese counterparts Sigmar Gabriel and Francisco Nunes Correia ahead of a meeting of EU environment ministers on Tuesday. The minister is also slated to meet representatives of environmental NGOs. Environment and Spatial Planning Minister Janez Podobnik is to take part in the session of the EU Environment Council, which is to focus on climate change with emphasis on the development of an international climate regime beyond 2012, when the Kyoto Protocol expires.
19 Feb - 20 Feb 2007 — Budapest Transport Ministry State Secretary's visit to Hungary Transport Ministry State Secretary Peter Verlic is to begin a two-day visit to Budapest, where he is to meet his Hungarian opposite number Abel Garamhegy.
16 Feb 2007 — Brussels Minister Zver is attending a session of the EU Council for Education, Youth and Culture Education Minister Milan Zver is to be taking part in a session of the EU Council for Education, Youth and Culture.
16 Feb 2007 — Ljubljana Cypriot Foreign Minister Yiorgos Lillikas is to pay an official visit to Slovenia Cypriot Foreign Minister Yiorgos Lillikas is to pay an official visit to Slovenia at the invitation of his counterpart Dimitrij Rupel, for talks centred around bilateral cooperation and EU topics. Lillikas is also scheduled to meet President Janez Drnovsek and Speaker of Parliament France Cukjati. Both ministers will be on hand for a press conference at noon. Foreign Minister of Cyprus pays official visit to Slovenia
16 Feb 2007 — Brdo pri Kranju Portuguese Defence Minister in Slovenia Portuguese Defence Minister Henrique Nune Severiano Teixeria is visiting Slovenia. Talks with his Slovenian counterpart Karl Erjavec are expected to focus on priorities of the consecutive 18-month EU presidencies in defence.
15 Feb 2007 — Vienna Traditional opera ball Prime Minister Janez Jansa is to take part in the traditional opera ball, the Opernball, at the invitation of Austrian Chancellor Alfred Gusenbauer. The two heads of government are to hold a brief meeting on the sidelines of the event.
15 Feb - 16 Feb 2007 — Brussels EU Council for Justice and Home Affairs. Interior Minister Dragutin Mate and Justice Minister Lovro Sturm are to be taking part in a two-day session of the EU Council for Justice and Home Affairs.
15 Feb 2007 — Ljubljana Cabinet Session The cabinet is to expected to debate the programming documents for phasing EU funds in 2007-2013, as well as a motion to amend the legislation on public sector wages at its regular weekly session. A press conference is scheduled for 1 pm.
15 Feb 2007 — Brussels EU Council for Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Economy Minister Andrej Vizjak is to take part in session of the EU Council for Transport, Telecommunications and Energy. The ministers are expected to debate the energy package that was put forward the European Commission in January.
13 Feb 2007 — Brussels Session of the Commission for the Caucasus and Caspian Basin Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel is to be taking part in the final day of a session of the Commission for the Caucasus and Caspian Basin. A press conference is scheduled for 2:30 pm.
12 Feb - 14 Feb 2007 — Jerusalem, Israel Transport Minister's visit to Israel Transport Minister Janez Bozic is to begin a three-day visit to Israel at the invitation of his Israeli counterpart Shaul Mofaz. Bozic is to meet his host on the first day and attend an international logistics-transport conference over the next two days.
12 Feb 2007 — Brussels Meeting of EU foreign ministers Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel and European Affairs State Secretary Janez Lenarcic are to be taking part in a meeting of EU foreign ministers dedicated to international issues, including the future of Kosovo.
12 Feb 2007 — Berlin Informal meeting of EU culture ministers Culture Minister Vasko Simoniti is to be taking part in an informal meeting of EU culture ministers.
12 Feb 2007 — Brdo pri Kranju Visit of Austrian interior minister Guenther Platter Slovenian and Austrian interior ministers, Dragutin Mate and Guenther Platter, are to hold an informal meeting to discuss bilateral relations and cooperation in the EU and the Salzburg Forum. The ministers are scheduled to hold a press conference after the meeting, expectedly at 5 pm.
8 Feb - 9 Feb 2007 — Nuremberg, Germany Conference on the European social model Slovenian Minister of Labour, the Family and Social Affairs Marjeta Cotman is taking part in a conference on the European social model, which is to come to a close.
8 Feb - 9 Feb 2007 — Seville, Spain Informal meeting of NATO defence ministers Defence Minister Karl Erjavec is taking part in an informal meeting of NATO defence ministers. The ministerial is focusing on the alliance's operations in Afghanistan and Kosovo as well as NATO's military transformation.
7 Feb 2007 — Berlin Presentation of the 18-month programme of EU presidency Finance Minister Andrej Bajuk and his German and Portuguese counterparts, Peer Steinbrueck and Fernando Teixeira dos Santos, are to present the priorities of the successive EU presidencies of the three countries.
7 Feb 2007 — Ljubljana International conference on ethnic and religious relations in Kosovo A panel on intercultural dialogue and spreading of democracy is to take place at 6 pm, on the eve of the launch of a international conference on ethnic and religious relations in Kosovo. The panel will feature FM Dimitrij Rupel, US political scientist Benjamin Barber and Giandomenico Picco, the former personal representative of the UN secretary general for the UN nations year of dialogue among civilisations. International Conference on Inter-ethnic and Inter-religious Relations in Kosovo
7 Feb 2007 — Ljubljana Cabinet Session The cabinet is to meet at a regular session. One of the items on the agenda is amendments to the act governing rescue and restructuring aid for troubled companies. A news conference is scheduled for after the session, expectedly at 2 pm.
7 Feb 2007 — Loka pri Mengšu Meeting of the task force on inter-cultural dialogue The first annual meeting of the task force on inter-cultural dialogue, organised by the Slovenian-run Centre for European Perspective, is to begin at noon.
7 Feb - 8 Feb 2007 — New Delhi, India EU-India ministerial conference on science Higher Education, Science and Technology Minister Jure Zupan is to attend a two-day EU-India ministerial conference on science.
6 Feb 2007 — Ljubljana Preparations for Slovenia's EU presidency The core working group in charge of preparations for Slovenia's EU presidency in the first half of 2008 is to meet at 2:30 PM. The group, chaired by Prime Minister Janez Jansa, will be briefed on the pace of preparations over the last three months. The Core Working Group reviews preparations for EU presidency
6 Feb 2007 — Ljubljana departure of the 10th Motorised Battalion for Kosovo Defence Minister Karl Erjavec and Chief-of-Staff, Gen.-Lt. Albin Gutman, are to address the press at 10 am ahead of the departure of the 10th Motorised Battalion for Kosovo. The pair are expected to discuss crisis response operations that Slovenian troops have been engaged in so far.
2 Feb 2007 — Paris "Citizens of the Earth" conference Environment Minister Janez Podobnik is to begin his attendance at the two-day "Citizens of the Earth" conference initiated by French President Jacques Chirac.
1 Feb - 2 Feb 2007 — La Valetta, Malta Informal meeting of EU foreign ministers from the Mediterranean Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel is to take part in a two-day informal meeting of EU foreign ministers from the Mediterranean, which starts with a working dinner.
1 Feb 2007 — Ljubljana Cabinet Session The cabinet convenes a regular session at 10 am. The agenda includes a draft decree on financial incentives for foreign direct investment and a 2007 plan to ensure road safety. A press conference is scheduled for 1 pm.