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.