Igor Sencar assumed the post of Slovenia's ambassador to the European Union in Brussels on Tuesday. Sencar is taking over from Ciril Stokelj, who was recalled from his post last week.
Stokelj handed over the office to Sencar, who has been named by the government and is awaiting confirmation by presidential decree.
Stokelj was recalled from his post last week with a presidential decree, having served three years as Slovenia's ambassador to the EU. Slovenia joined the EU during his stint.
Sencar will officially assume all duties after Drnovsek signs the decree and Slovenia notifies the secretary general of the EU Council of the appointment. This is expected to be carried out by 1 August.
The 40-year-old Sencar has served as Slovenia's representative in the political and security committee of the EU. He had previously worked as an adviser to the European affairs committee in the Slovenian parliament.
He will become Slovenia's fourth ambassador to the EU, following Stokelj, Marko Kranjec and Boris Cizelj.
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