Event Archive for December 2007

31 Dec 2007 — Madeira, Portugal
FM Rupel to take part in a ceremonial passing of the EU presidency
FM Dimitrij Rupel is to be taking part in a ceremonial passing of the EU presidency from Portugal to Slovenia.
27 Dec - 28 Dec 2007 — Valletta, Malta
State Secretary Zvonko Zinrajh to attend a ceremony in Malta
State Secretary at the Interior Ministry Zvonko Zinrajh is to attend a ceremony marking the abolition of land and sea borders in Malta; until Friday.
21 Dec 2007 — Lendava
Transport Minister to meet his Hungarian counterpart
Transport minister Radovan Zerjav is to meet his Hungarian counterpart Csaba Kakosy at 1:45 pm.
21 Dec 2007 — Karavanke
Ceremony upon Schengen expansion
Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel and his Austrian counterpart Ursula Plassnik are to attend a ceremony upon Schengen expansion at 10 am. To be preceded by a meeting between the pair at 9:30 am.
20 Dec 2007 — Brussels, Belgium
Session of the EU Environment Council
Environment and Spatial Planning Minister Janez Podobnik is to attend a session of the EU Environment Council.
20 Dec 2007 — Dobovec
Opening ceremony of the international border crossing with Croatia
Public Administration Ministry State Secretary Roman Rep is to open the Dobovec international border crossing with Croatia; at noon.
20 Dec 2007 — Brussels, Belgium
Minister Rupel to present the EU presidency priorities at the EU Council
Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel is to present the priorities of the Slovenian EU presidency at the EU Council headquarters.
20 Dec 2007 — Brdo Pri Kranju
Transport Minister to meet his Portuguese and German counterparts
Transport Minister Radovan Zerjav and his Portuguese and German counterparts, Mario Lino and Wolfgang Tiefensee, are to make a statement at 3:10 pm, following talks.
20 Dec 2007 — Bern, Switzerland
Joint programme against economic and social differences
European Affairs State Secretary Janez Lenarcic is to sign an agreement with the Swiss Federal Council on a joint programme for reducing economic and social differences.
19 Dec 2007 — Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina/Pristina, Kosovo
Minister Erjavec to visit Slovenian troops
Defence Minister Karl Erjavec and Chief-of-Staff, Lt.-Gen. Albin Gutman, are to visit Slovenian troops stationed in Bosnia-Herzegovina and Kosovo.
19 Dec 2007 at 12:45pm — Trieste, Italy
Session of Slovenian-Italian intergovernmental commission for the construction of the Trieste-Divaca/Koper-Divaca railway connection
The Slovenian-Italian intergovernmental commission for the construction of the Trieste-Divaca/Koper-Divaca railway connection is to begin its maiden session. A press conference is scheduled for 12:50 pm.
19 Dec 2007 at 11am — Ljubljana
Minister Vizjak to speek about the privatisation and the operations of SIJ
Economy Minister Andrej Vizjak is to speak to the press at 11 am about the privatisation and the operations of SIJ, the Slovenian steel group.
19 Dec 2007 at 9am — Ljubljana
Conference about alternative energy solutions
A conference is to look into alternative energy solutions for Europe. An address by Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel is scheduled for 9 am.
19 Dec 2007 at 10:15am — Ljubljana
Minister Rupel to meet Marc Otte
Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel is to meet Marc Otte, the EU's special representative for the Middle East peace process, at 10:15 am.
19 Dec 2007 at 10:30am — Ljubljana
Javier Solana to meet Danilo Tuerk, Janez Jansa and Janez Drnovsek
EU High Representative for the Common Foreign and Security Policy Javier Solana is to end his Slovenia visit after meeting President-elect Danilo Tuerk, PM Janez Jansa and President Janez Drnovsek.
19 Dec 2007 at 11am — Ljubljana
Portuguese Finance Minister Fernando Teixeira dos Santos to meet Finance Minister Andrej Bajuk
Portuguese Finance Minister Fernando Teixeira dos Santos is to meet Finance Minister Andrej Bajuk at 11 am.
19 Dec - 20 Dec 2007 — Brdo pri Kranju/Ljubljana
Delegation of the Conference of Presidents of the European Parliament visit to Slovenia
A delegation of the Conference of Presidents of the European Parliament is to pay a two-day visit to Slovenia. Prime Minister Janez Jansa and European Parliament President Hans Gert Poettering are to speak to the press at 5:40 pm (19.12).
18 Dec - 19 Dec 2007 — Ljubljana
Javier Solana's visit to Slovenia
EU High Representative for the Common Foreign and Security Policy Javier Solana is to start a two-day visit to Slovenia. A statement following talks with FM Dimitrij Rupel is scheduled for 5:30 pm.
18 Dec 2007 — Brussels, Belgium
State Secretary Lenarcic to meet the Deputy Secretary-General of the EU Council
European Affairs State Secretary Janez Lenarcic is to meet Pierre de Boissieu, Deputy Secretary-General of the EU Council, and his French counterpart Jean-Pierre Jouyet.
17 Dec 2007 — Paris, France
Prime Minister Jansa's official visit to France
Prime Minister Janez Jansa is to meet French President Nicolas Sarkozy, Prime Minister Francois Fillon and Angel Gurria, the secretary general of the OECD. He will be accompanied by Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel, who is to attend an international donors conference for Palestinians.
17 Dec 2007 — Rome, Italy
Finance Minister Bajuk to meet his Italian counterpart
Finance Minister Andrej Bajuk is to meet his Italian counterpart Tommaso Padoa-Schioppa and Italian central bank governor Mario Draghi.
17 Dec - 19 Dec 2007 — Brussels, Belgium
Meeting of EU agriculture ministers
Agriculture Minister Iztok Jarc is to take part in a three-day meeting of EU agriculture ministers.
17 Dec - 18 Dec 2007 — Brussels, Belgium
A meeting on the future of European home affairs policy
Interior Minister Dragutin Mate is to attend a two-day meeting of the high-level group on the future of European home affairs policy.
17 Dec - 18 Dec 2007 — Rome, Italy
Health Minister to attend a conference dubbed "Health in All Policies"
A delegation headed by Health Minister Zofija Mazej Kukovic is to participate in a two-day European ministerial conference dubbed "Health in All Policies".
14 Dec 2007 — Bohinj
Meeting of officials from the EU newcomers
Foreign Ministry State Secretary Andrej Ster is to chair a working meeting of officials from the 12 newcomers to the EU who are responsible for development cooperation. A press conference is scheduled for 12:30 pm.
14 Dec 2007 — Brussels, Belgium
PM Jansa is to take part in the EU summit
PM Janez Jansa, accompanied by FM Dimitrij Rupel, will be taking part in the EU summit.
14 Dec 2007 — Ljubljana
Presentation of the European Year of Intercultural Dialogue
The Culture Ministry is to present European Year of Intercultural Dialogue at 11 am.
13 Dec 2007 — Lisbon, Portugal
Ceremonial signing of the EU reform treaty
Prime Minister Janez Jansa is to be on hand for the ceremonial signing of the EU reform treaty by EU leaders. Jansa is to be accompanied by Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel.
13 Dec 2007 — Brussels, Belgium
PM Jansa to attend a meeting of EPP leaders
Prime Minister Janez Jansa is to arrive in Brussels ahead of Friday's EU summit. He is to attend a meeting of leaders of the European People's Party (EPP).
13 Dec 2007 — Ljubljana
Macedonian Labour Minister's visit to Slovenia
Macedonian Labour Minister Ljupco Meskov is to meet Slovenian counterpart Marjeta Cotman at 11 am as part of his visit here.
12 Dec 2007 — Ljubljana
EU Trade Commissioner Mandelson's visit to Slovenia
EU Trade Commissioner Peter Mandelson is to meet top Slovenian officials as part of his visit here. He is to address the press along with Economy Minister Andrej Vizjak at 1:45 pm.
12 Dec - 14 Dec 2007 — Bali, Indonesia
UN climate change conference
Environment Minister Janez Podobnik is to attend a ministerial meeting held as part the UN climate change conference in Bali.
12 Dec 2007 — Brdo Pri Kranju
Minsiter Erjavec is to take over the EU presidency in defence matters
Portuguese Defence Minister Nuno Severiano Teixeira is to hand over to Slovenia's Karl Erjavec the presidency of the EU Council in defence matters; at 7 pm.
11 Dec - 12 Dec 2007 — New York, USA
Session of the UN General Assembly
State Secretary Marko Strovs of the Ministry of Labour, the Family and Social Affairs is to take part in a two-day session of the UN General Assembly dedicated to children's rights.
11 Dec 2007 — Loka pri mengsu
State Secretary Lenarcic to join a panel on Russia and the EU
European Affairs State Secretary Janez Lenarcic is to join the panel themed "Russia and the EU: Developing a Common Strategy" as second day of debating resumes at 9:30 am.
10 Dec - 11 Dec 2007 — Lisbon, Portugal
Meeting of Directors-General for Public Administration
State Secretary at the Public Administration Ministry Roman Rep is to participate in a two-day meeting of public administration director generals organised in the framework of the informal EUPAN network.
10 Dec - 11 Dec 2007 — Ljubljana
Bulgarian Agriculture Minister's visit to Slovenia
(10.12) Bulgarian Agriculture Minister Nihat Kabil is to begin a two-day visit to Slovenia. Kabil and his host, Slovenian counterpart Izok Jarc, are to speak to the press at 3:45 pm. --- (11.12) Bulgarian Agriculture Minister Kabil is to visit the Chamber of Agriculture and Forestry at 9:15 am.
10 Dec 2007 — Ostrava, Czech Republic
PM Jansa to present Slovenia's EU presidency plans to the Visegrad Quartet
Prime Minister Janez Jansa is to present to the Visegrad Quartet (Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic and Slovakia) Slovenia's EU presidency plans and is to hold bilateral meetings with Czech counterpart Mirek Topolanek (11:30 am) and the new Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk (9 am). A statement for the press is expected at noon.
PM Janez Jansa: New EU members are not a burden but a fresh contribution
10 Dec - 11 Dec 2007 — Brussels, Belgium
Meeting of EU foreign ministers
Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel is to attend a two-day meeting of EU foreign ministers.
10 Dec - 11 Dec 2007 — Washington, USA
Meeting of the EU troika with the US
Interior Minister Dragutin Mate is to attend a two-day meeting of the EU troika with the US, which will be devoted to justice and interior affairs.
7 Dec 2007 — Brdo Pri Kranju
Presentation of the partners of Slovenia's EU presidency
Finance Minister Andrej Bajuk and the acting head of the Government Communication Office Anze Logar are to present partners of Slovenia's EU presidency at a 12:45 pm press conference.
7 Dec 2007 — Brussels, Belgium
Session of the EU Justice and Home Affairs Council
Justice Minister Lovro Sturm will be attending the final day of the session of the EU Justice and Home Affairs Council.
7 Dec 2007 — Nova Gorica
Minister Mate to attend a roundtable on the Schengen zone
Interior Minister Dragutin Mate will be among the speakers at a roundtable on the Schengen zone. The event starts at 6:30 pm.
6 Dec 2007 — Brussels, Belgium
Meeting of the EU ministers for employment, social policy, health and consumers' protection
Health Minister Zofija Mazej Kukovic is to attend a meeting of the EU ministers for employment, social policy, health and consumers' protection.
6 Dec - 7 Dec 2007 — Brussels, Belgium
Informal meeting of NATO defence ministers
(06.12) Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel is to attend a two-day informal meeting of NATO defence ministers. --- (07.12) Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel is to make a statement for Slovenian reporters at 12:45 pm.
6 Dec 2007 — Brussels, Belgium
Session of the Justice and Home Affairs Council
Interior Minister Dragutin Mate is to attend a session of the Justice and Home Affairs Council, which is expected to give the final green light to the expansion of the Schengen zone.
6 Dec 2007 — Ljubljana
Meeting of EU senior education officials from EU member states
Senior education officials from EU member states are to hold a meeting as part of preparations for Slovenia's presidency of the EU Council. A press conference is scheduled for 3:30 pm.
5 Dec - 6 Dec 2007 — Ljubljana
Israeli Foreign Minister's visit to Slovenia
Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni is to start a two-day working visit to Slovenia; she is to address together with FM Dimitrij Rupel at 3:10 pm.
5 Dec 2007 — Ljubljana
Meeting of business partners of the Slovenian Export and Development Bank
Finance and economy ministers, Andrej Bajuk and Andrej Vizjak, are to attend a 3 pm meeting of business partners of the Slovenian Export and Development Bank.
5 Dec 2007 — Brussels, Belgium
Minister Zver to meet MEP Katerina Batzeli
Education Minister Milan Zver is to meet the chairwoman of the European Parliament's Culture and Education Committee, Katerina Batzeli.
5 Dec 2007 — Ljubljana
Finnish Defence Minister to meet Minister Erjavec
Finnish Defence Minister Jyri Hakamies and Slovenia's Karl Erjavec are to make a statement to the press at 11:10 am, following talks.
4 Dec 2007 — Vienna, Austria
State Secretary Bricelj to attend a session of ICPDR
Environment Ministry State Secretary Mitja Bricelj is to take part in a session of the International Commission for the Protection of the Danube River (ICPDR).
4 Dec 2007 — Tirana, Albania
Meeting on the development of transport infrastructure in SE Europe
Transport Ministry State Secretary Peter Verlic is to attend a ministerial on the development of transport infrastructure in SE Europe.
4 Dec 2007 — Ljubljana
Mexican Foreign Minister's visit to Slovenia
Mexican Foreign Minister Patricia Espinosa Cantellano is to meet her counterpart Dimitrij Rupel as part of a working visit. The pair is to address the press at 11 am.
Prime Minister Janez Jansa meets Mexican Foreign Minister
4 Dec 2007 — Brussels, Belgium
Session of the EU Economic and Financial Affairs Council
Finance Minister Andrej Bajuk is to attend a session of the EU Economic and Financial Affairs Council, which is to focus on taxes.
4 Dec 2007 — Paris, France
Minister Zerjav to meet French State Secretary for Transport
Transport Minister Radovan Zerjav is to meet French State Secretary for Transport Dominique Bussereau.
4 Dec 2007 — Vienna, Austria
Austria and South-eastern Europe Leaders' Roundtable
Development Minister Ziga Turk will be one of the speakers at the Austria and South-eastern Europe Leaders' Roundtable (10:15 am), which is organised by The Economist.
3 Dec 2007 — Prague, Czech Republic
Defence Minister's Karl Erjavec visit to the Czech Republic
Defence Minister Karl Erjavec is to pay an official visit to the Czech Republic. He is scheduled to meet his counterpart Vlasta Parkanova.
3 Dec 2007 at 9am — Ljubljana
Laurens Jan Brinkhorst to meet Minister Žerjav
Transport Minister Radovan Zerjav is to hold talks with Laurens Jan Brinkhorst, coordinator for the priority project no. 6 on the Trans-European Transport Network; at 9 am.
3 Dec 2007 — Brussels, Belgium
Minister Podobnik to meet European Environment Commissioner Stavros Dimas
Environment Minister Janez Podobnik is to attend a meeting with European Environment Commissioner Stavros Dimas.
3 Dec 2007 — Ljubljana
Visit of Gilles de Kerchove, EU's coordinator for the fight against terrorism
The EU's coordinator for the fight against terrorism, Gilles de Kerchove, is to pay a visit.
3 Dec 2007 — Brussels, Belgium
Session of the EU Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council
Economy Minister Andrej Vizjak is to attend a session of the EU Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council.
3 Dec 2007 at 1pm — Ljubljana
Meeting of Heads of European representation offices
Heads of European representation offices from across the EU are to hold a meeting at 1 pm. They will also be received by Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel, Interior Minister Dragutin Mate and Development Minister Ziga Turk.
3 Dec 2007 at 11am — Ljubljana
Visit of Norwegian Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Store
Norwegian Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Store is to pay a working visit to Slovenia. A press conference with Slovenian Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel is scheduled for 11 am.
3 Dec 2007 at 5:30pm — Ljubljana
Session of Strategic Council for Foreign Policy
The Strategic Council for Foreign Policy, an advisory body chaired by Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel, is to hold a session dedicated to Western Balkans at 5:30 pm.
3 Dec 2007 at 9am — Ljubljana
International conference on competition, growth and cohesion as priorities of Slovenia's EU presidency
An international conference on competition, growth and cohesion as priorities of Slovenia's EU presidency starts at 9 am. Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel and European Science and Research Commissioner Janez Potocnik are to take part.

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