31 Jan 2008 — Brussels, Belgium Minister Mate to take part in an annual debate on the area of freedom, security and justice Interior Minister Dragutin Mate is to take part in an annual debate on the area of freedom, security and justice.
31 Jan - 1 Feb 2008 — Brussels, Belgium European Affairs State Secretary Lenarcic to take part in the two-day plenary of the European Parliament European Affairs State Secretary Janez Lenarcic is to take part in the two-day plenary of the European Parliament.
31 Jan - 1 Feb 2008 — Brdo pri Kranju Meeting of EU ministers of employment, social affairs and gender equality (31.1) A two-day informal meeting of EU ministers of employment, social affairs and gender equality is to get under way at 8:30 am. News conferences are scheduled for 12:30 pm and 5:45 pm. --- (1.2) Day two of the informal meeting EU ministers of employment, social affairs and gender equality (plenary starts at 9 am; press conference scheduled for 5:15 pm).
31 Jan 2008 — Krsko Minister Jarc to address the opening of the congress of Slovenian fruit growers Agriculture, Forestry and Food Minister Iztok Jarc is to address the opening of the congress of Slovenian fruit growers; at 7 pm with a press conference at 6 pm.
31 Jan 2008 — Ljubljana UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Louise Arbour to visit Slovenia UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Louise Arbour is to pay a visit, meeting at 8:45 am Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel. Arbour is also to meet Slovenian President Danilo Tuerk (11 am), and Human Rights Ombudsman Zdenka Cebasek-Travnik.
31 Jan 2008 — LJUBLJANA PM Jansa to visit the headquarters of Slovenske zeleznice Prime Minister Janez Jansa is to visit at 3 pm the headquarters of state-owned rail operator Slovenske zeleznice, meeting separately the management and trade union representatives. A statement for the press is expected at 4:30 pm.
31 Jan 2008 — MARIBOR Minister Erjavec to be on hand for the opening of an ISAF exhibition Defence Minister Karl Erjavec is to be on hand for the opening of an ISAF exhibition; at 4 pm.
30 Jan - 31 Jan 2008 — Brussels, Belgium European Parliament Plenary Session European Affairs State Secretary Janez Lenarcic is to take part in the two-day plenary of the European Parliament.
30 Jan 2008 — Ljubljana State Secretary Rep to meet Kosovo Minister for Public Services Public Administration State Secretary Roman Rep is to receive Kosovo Minister for Public Services Arsim Bajrami at 9:30 am.
30 Jan 2008 — Strasbourg, France Foreign Minister Rupel to visit the Council of Europe FM Dimitrij Rupel is to visit the Council of Europe (CoE), addressing the Committee of Ministers' Deputies and meeting CoE Secretary General Terry Davis.
30 Jan 2008 — Brdo pri Kranju Conference on gender equality A conference on gender equality is to be held at the outset of an informal meeting of EU ministers for employment, social affairs and gender equality; starting at 9 am.
30 Jan 2008 — Honolulu, USA Major Economies Meeting A Slovenian Environment Ministry delegation is to be taking part in the Major Economies Meeting.
29 Jan - 30 Jan 2008 — Ljubljana Danish Prime Minister's visit to Slovenia (29.1) Danish Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen is to arrive for a two-day official visit at the invitation of Prime Minister Janez Jansa at 6 pm. --- (30.1) The Danish PM is to continue his visit to Slovenia, meeting Parliament Speaker France Cukjati (8:30 am) and President Danilo Tuerk (9:30). Rasmussen and his Slovenian counterpart Janez Jansa are to speak to the press at 10:10 am. Prime Minister Janez Jansa and the Danish Prime Minister focus on European issues
29 Jan 2008 — Brussels, Belgium Meeting of energy ministers from the Western Balkans Economy Ministry State Secretary Tomaz Jersic is to address a meeting of energy ministers from the Western Balkans as part of the EU Sustainable Energy Week.
29 Jan 2008 — The Hague, Netherlands Minister Rupel to meet Dutch Minister for European Affairs Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel is to meet Dutch Minister for European Affairs Frans Timmermans and present priorities for the Slovenian EU presidency at the Institute of International Relations Clingendael.
29 Jan 2008 — Brussels, Belgium Presentation of Slovenia's EU presidency priorities to the ECON Committee Finance Minister Andrej Bajuk is to present Slovenian presidency priorities at the European Parliament's Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs.
29 Jan 2008 — Brussels, Belgium Presentation of Slovenia's EU presidency priorities to the ENVI and AGRI Committees Agriculture Minister Iztok Jarc is to present Slovenian presidency priorities at the European Parliament's Committee on Agriculture.
29 Jan 2008 — Ljubljana Conference on EU presidency priorities related to the environment Environment Minister Janez Podobnik is to address a press conference at 1 pm to discuss EU presidency priorities related to the environment.
29 Jan 2008 — Cannes, France Slovenian day at the Midem 2008 music fair Culture Minister Vasko Simoniti is to open Slovenian day at the Midem 2008 music fair.
29 Jan 2008 — Brussels, Belgium Presentation of Slovenia's EU presidency priorities to the AFET Committee Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel is to discuss priorities for the Slovenian EU presidency at the European Parliament's Committee on Foreign Affairs.
28 Jan 2008 — Ljubljana Minister Zerjav to meet Slovakian Transport Minister Transport Minister Radovan Zerjav is to host his Slovakian counterpart Lubomir Vazny for talks at noon.
28 Jan - 29 Jan 2008 — Brussels, Belgium Conference on sustainable energy issues in Europe Economy Minister Andrej Vizjak is to open a two-day conference at the outset of the second "EU Sustainable Energy Week".
28 Jan 2008 — Cannes, France Informal meeting of EU culture ministers Slovenia's Vasko Simoniti is to take part in an informal meeting of EU culture ministers.
28 Jan 2008 — Geneva, Switzerland Third regional implementation meeting on sustainable development Agriculture, Forestry and Food Ministry State Secretary Branka Tome is to head a delegation at the third regional implementation meeting on sustainable development.
28 Jan - 29 Jan 2008 — Berlin, Germany Conference on vocational education and training Education and Sport Minister Milan Zver is to take part in a two-day conference on vocational education and training.
28 Jan 2008 — Brussels, Belgium Session of the EU General Affairs and External Relations Council Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel will be chairing a session of the EU General Affairs and External Relations Council.
28 Jan 2008 — Brussels, Belgium Presentation of Slovenia's EU presidency priorities to the DEVE Committee Foreign Ministry State Secretary Andrej Ster is to present priorities for Slovenia's EU presidency to the European Parliament's Committee on Development.
28 Jan 2008 — Brussels, Belgium Presentation of Slovenia's EU presidency priorities to the FEMM Committee Minister of Labour, the Family and Social Affairs Marjeta Cotman is to present priorities for Slovenia's EU presidency to the European Parliament's Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality.
25 Jan 2008 — Ljubljana Minister Vizjak to meet German Minister Zypries Economy Minister Andrej Vizjak and German Justice Minister Brigitte Zypries are to address the press at noon after holding talks on patent law.
25 Jan - 26 Jan 2008 — Ljubljana/Brdo pri Kranju UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon to visit Slovenia UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon is to arrive for a two-day visit, meeting at 6:30 pm Prime Minister Janez Jansa. The pair, which is expected to focus on Kosovo, is to speak to the press at 7:05 pm. Prime Minister Janez Jansa: The EU and the UN have many common priorities
25 Jan 2008 — Ljubljana Meeting of the parliamentary EU Affairs Committee The parliamentary EU Affairs Committee is to meet behind closed doors at 10 am, with a press conference scheduled for 11:30 am.
25 Jan 2008 — LJUBLJANA Minister Zver to meet Johna Fahey (WADA) Education and Sport Minister Milan Zver, head of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Johna Fahey, and Council of Europe representative Maud de Boer Buquicchio are to hold a press conference at 1 pm.
25 Jan 2008 — LJUBLJANA PM Jansa and the presidents of parliamentary parties to discuss the legislation on victims of war violence PM Janez Jansa and the presidents of parliamentary parties are to come together at 1 pm to discuss the legislation on victims of war violence.
24 Jan - 26 Jan 2008 — Brdo pri Kranju Informal meeting of Justice and Home Affairs Ministers (24.1.) An informal meeting of the EU Justice and Home Affairs Council is to get underway with a meeting of the ministers of the current and next presiding trio, the European commission and the EU Council general secretariat. Justice ministers meet at 2:45 pm and interior ministers at 4:30 pm.---(25.1.) The main part of an informal meeting is to get underway, with interior ministers focusing on the SIS II Schengen information system and justice ministers on e-justice. Press conferences are scheduled for 3 pm and 5:40 pm.
24 Jan 2008 — Brussels, Belgium Presentation of Slovenia's EU presidency priorities to the SEDE Committee Slovenian representative at the Political and Security Committee Metka Ipavic is to present priorities of Slovenia's EU presidency to the European Parliament Subcommittee on Security and Defence.
24 Jan 2008 — Brdo pri Kranju PM Jansa to meet EPP representatives Prime Minister Janez Jansa is to meet representatives of the political group European People's Party (EPP) in the European Parliament; at 6 pm.
24 Jan 2008 — Vienna, Austria FM Rupel to present Slovenia's EU presidency priorities at an OSCE Permanent Council session Foreign Minister and the chair of General Affairs and External Relations Council Dimitrij Rupel is to present the priorities of Slovenia's EU presidency at an OSCE Permanent Council session. He is also to meet OSCE Secretary General Marc Perrin de Brichambaut and Austrian Foreign Minister Ursula Plassnik.
24 Jan 2008 — Brussels, Belgium Presentation of Slovenia's EU presidency priorities to the ITRE Committee Higher Education, Science and Technology Minister Mojca Kucler Dolinar, Economy Minister Andrej Vizjak and Transport Minister Radovan Zerjav are to present priorities of Slovenia's EU presidency to the European Parliament Industry, Technology, Research and Energy Committee.
24 Jan 2008 — Brussels, Belgium Conference on decent work Labour Ministry State Secretary Marko Strovs is to attend a conference on decent work.
23 Jan 2008 — Brussels, Belgium Presentation of Slovenia's EU presidency priorities to the AFCO Committee Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel is to present Slovenia's EU presidency priorities to the European Parliament Committee on Constitutional Affairs and to the North Atlantic Council.
23 Jan 2008 — Brussels, Belgium Presentation of Slovenia's EU presidency priorities to the PECH Committee Agriculture Minister Iztok Jarc is to speak about Slovenia's EU presidency priorities before the European Parliament Committee for Fisheries and Aquaculture.
23 Jan 2008 — Brussels, Belgium Presentation of Slovenia's EU presidency priorities to the IMCO and INTA Committees Economy Minister Andrej Vizjak is to appear before the European Parliament Committee on Internal Market and Consumer Protection and the Committee on International Trade.
23 Jan 2008 — Brussels, Belgium Presentation of Slovenia's EU presidency priorities to the TRAN Committee Transport Minister Radovan Zerjav is to address members of the European Parliament Committee on Transport and Tourism.
23 Jan 2008 — Brussels, Belgium Presentation of Slovenia's EU presidency priorities to the ENVI and CLIM Committees Environment Minister Janez Podobnik is to appear before the European Parliament Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety and the Temporary Committee on Climate Change.
22 Jan 2008 — Brussels, Belgium Presentation of Slovenia's EU presidency priorities to the EMPL Committee Labour, the Family and Social Affairs Minister Marjeta Cotman is to present EU presidency priorities to the European Parliament's Committee on Employment and Social Affairs.
22 Jan 2008 — Stockholm, Sweden Conference on innovation and forests Economy Minister Andrej Vizjak is to participate in a conference on innovation and forests.
22 Jan 2008 — Brussels, Belgium Meeting of the Economic and Financial Affairs Council Meeting of the Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN), chaired by Finance Minister Andrej Bajuk.
22 Jan 2008 — Brussels, Belgium Presentation of Slovenia's EU presidency priorities to the ENVI Committee Health Minister Zofija Mazej Kukovic is to present EU presidency priorities to the European Parliament's Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety.
22 Jan 2008 — Brussels, Belgium Presentation of Slovenia's EU presidency priorities to the LIBE Committee Interior Minister Dragutin Mate and Justice Minister Lovro Sturm are to present EU presidency priorities to the European Parliament's Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs.
22 Jan 2008 — Brussels, Belgium Presentation of Slovenia's EU presidency priorities to the REGI Committee Regional Policy and Local Government Minister Ivan Zagar and Environment Minister Janez Podobnik are to present EU presidency priorities to the European Parliament's Committee on Regional Development.
22 Jan - 23 Jan 2008 — Brussels, Belgium Public debate on the monitoring of financial services in the EU (22.1) Development Minister Ziga Turk is to take part in a public debate of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs with national parliaments on the monitoring of financial services in the EU and financial markets crisis management. --- (23.1) Finance Minister Andrej Bajuk is to take part in a public debate of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs with national parliaments.
22 Jan 2008 — Brussels, Belgium Conference entitled "Towards a more Performing European Aviation System" Transport Minister Radovan Zerjav is to deliver the opening address at a conference entitled "Towards a more Performing European Aviation System".
21 Jan 2008 — Madrid, Spain Signing of the ICZM Protocol on integrated coastal zone management in the Mediterranean Environment Ministry State Secretary Mitja Bricelj is to sign for Slovenia the ICZM Protocol on integrated coastal zone management in the Mediterranean.
21 Jan 2008 — Brussels, Belgium Foreign Minister Rupel to meet Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel, who currently chairs the EU General Affairs and External Relations Council, is to meet Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf.
21 Jan - 22 Jan 2008 — Rabat, Morocco Meeting of the EU Troika with the Arab Magreb Union Foreign Minister Dimtrij Rupel is to participate as the current chair of the EU General Affairs and External Relations Council in a meeting of the EU Troika with the Arab Magreb Union.
21 Jan 2008 — Brussels, Belgium Meeting of the Eurogroup Finance Minister Andrej Bajuk is to attend a Eurogroup meeting, held on the eve of a meeting of EU Finance Ministers.
21 Jan 2008 — Brussels, Belgium Presentation of Slovenia's EU presidency priorities to the JURI Committee Economy Minister Andrej Vizjak, Public Administration Minister Gregor Virant and Justice Minister Lovro Sturm are to appear before the European Parliament Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs; at 3 pm.
21 Jan 2008 — Brussels, Belgium Presentation of Slovenia's EU presidency priorities to the European Parliament Committee on Culture and Education Higher Education, Science and Technology Minister Mojca Kucler Dolinar, Education and Sport Minister Milan Zver and Culture Minister Vasko Simoniti are to present Slovenia's EU presidency priorities to the European Parliament Committee on Culture and Education; at 3 pm.
21 Jan 2008 — Brussels, Belgium Session of the EU Agriculture and Fisheries Council The EU Agriculture and Fisheries Council, chaired by Agriculture, Forestry and Food Minister Iztok Jarc, is to get underway at 11 am.
18 Jan 2008 — Nicosia, Cyprus Ceremony welcoming Cyprus to the eurozone Prime Minister Janez Jansa, Finance Minister Andrej Bajuk and Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel are to take part in a ceremony welcoming Cyprus to the eurozone.
18 Jan 2008 — Ljubljana Minister Mate to meet Frontex Director Iikko Laitinen Director of the European Agency for the Management of Operational Cooperation at the External Borders of the Member States (Frontex) Iikko Laitinen is to meet Interior Minister Dragutin Mate.
18 Jan 2008 — Klagenfurt, Austria Minister Iztok Jarc to attend the opening of the agriculture fair Alps-Adriatic Agriculture Minister Iztok Jarc is to attend the opening of the agriculture fair Alps-Adriatic. He is also expected to meet representatives of the Slovenian minority in Carinthia.
18 Jan 2008 — Munich, Germany Minister Virant to meet the head of the European Comission's High Level Expert Group Edmund Stoiber Public Administration Minister Gregor Virant is to meet the head of the European Commission's working group for reducing administrative burdens Edmund Stoiber.
17 Jan - 18 Jan 2008 — Paphos, Cyprus Meeting of foreign ministers of the EU's Mediterranean member states Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel is to take part in a two-day informal meeting of foreign ministers of the EU's Mediterranean member states.
17 Jan 2008 — Ljubljana French Defence Minister's official visit to Slovenia French Defence Minister Herve Morin is to pay an official visit. He is to hold talks with Defence Minister Karl Erjavec and President Danilo Tuerk. A press statement of the two ministers is scheduled for 2:10 pm.
17 Jan 2008 — Ljubljana European Affairs State Secretary to meet his Spanish counterpart Navarro Gonzalez European Affairs State Secretary Janez Lenarcic is to meet his Spanish opposite number Alberto Navarro Gonzalez.
17 Jan 2008 — Ljubljana Minister Vizjak to open the second Slovenian Innovation Forum The second Slovenian Innovation Forum is to get underway at 10 am with a keynote by Economy Minister Andrej Vizjak.
16 Jan 2008 — The Hague, Netherlands Foreign Minister Rupel to visit the Netherlands Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel is to visit the Netherlands to meet his counterpart Maxime Verhagen and chief Hague prosecutor Serge Brammertz.
16 Jan 2008 — Strasbourg, France Presentation of the Slovenian presidency priorities to the EP plenary session Prime Minister Janez Jansa is to outline Slovenia's EU presidency priorities to the European Parliament. The ensuing debate is to be attended also by European Affairs State Secretary Janez Lenarcic.
16 Jan 2008 — Brussels, Belgium Minister Cotman to present presidency priorities to the European Economic and Social Committee Labour, Family and Social Affairs Minister Marjeta Cotman is to lay out presidency priorities before the European Economic and Social Committee.
16 Jan 2008 — Almeria, Spain Environment Minister to hand the presidency of the Barcelona Convention to his Spanish counterpart Environment Minister Janez Podobnik is to hand the presidency of the Barcelona Convention to Spanish counterpart Cristina Narbona.
15 Jan 2008 — Ljubljana Presentation of the Slovenian national brand The Slovenian national brand "I Feel Slovenia" is to be presented at a press conference at 11 am.
15 Jan - 16 Jan 2008 — Strasbourg, France European Parliament Plenary Session European Affairs State Secretary Janez Lenarcic is to sign a package of laws passed by the European Parliament and EU Council on the sidelines of January's plenary of the European Parliament.
15 Jan 2008 — Madrid, Spain European Conference on Alien Invasive Species Environment Minister Janez Podobnik is to attend a European Conference on Alien Invasive Species.
14 Jan 2008 — Lubljana Minister Erjavec to host representatives of the Chinese Defence Ministry Defence Minister Karl Erjavec is to host representatives of the Chinese Defence Ministry.
14 Jan 2008 — Ljubljana Press conference about EU presidency priorities Minister for Higher Education, Science and Technology Mojca Kucler Dolinar is to speak about EU presidency priorities at a press conference.
14 Jan 2008 — Ljubljana Italian President Napolitano's official visit to Slovenia Italian President Giorgio Napolitano is to pay an official visit to Slovenia. He is to meet President Danilo Tuerk at 11 am and the pair is to address the press at 12:15 pm. Napolitano is to meet PM Janez Jansa at 4 pm. Prime Minister Janez Jansa meets the Italian President
14 Jan 2008 — Ljubljana Environment Minister Podobnik to hand over the presidency of the Barcelona Convention Environment Minister Janez Podobnik is to speak to the press at 11 am ahead of a conference at which he will hand over the presidency of the Barcelona Convention.
11 Jan 2008 — Ljubljana Serbian Foreign Minister's visit to Slovenia Serbian Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremic is to hold talks with his Slovenian counterpart Dimitrij Rupel and meet President Danilo Tuerk as part of a working visit here. The pair of ministers are to make statements at 1:45 pm.
10 Jan 2008 — Ljubljana PM Jansa to meet the European Trade Union Confederation The ZSSS trade union is to speak to the press at 2 pm about a meeting between the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) and PM Janez Jansa. The Prime Minister is to receive ETUC Secretary General John Monks at 1 pm.
10 Jan - 11 Jan 2008 — Brdo Pri Kranju Meeting of the High-Level Group on Gender Mainstreaming A meeting of the high-level group on gender mainstreaming is to be held; until Friday.
10 Jan 2008 — Zagreb, Croatia Session of the International Sava River Basin Commission Environment Ministry State Secretary Mitja Bricelj is to take part in a regular session of the International Sava River Basin Commission.
9 Jan - 10 Jan 2008 — Brdo Pri Kranju Informal Meeting of Directors General for European Affairs A two-day informal meeting of directors general for European affairs is to be held.
9 Jan 2008 — Ljubljana Visit of the Secretary General of the Organisation of the Islamic Conference Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel is to meet Secretary General of the Organisation of the Islamic Conference Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu; at 9 am. The official is to be received by President Danilo Tuerk at 10 am and PM Janez Jansa at 1 pm.
9 Jan 2008 — Ljubljana Palestinian Foreign Minister to visit Slovenia Palestinian Foreign Minister Riyad al-Maliki and Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel are to address the press at 11:35 am, following talks. Al-Maliki is also to be received by President Danilo Tuerk at 3:30 pm.
8 Jan 2008 — Ljubljana European Parliament President Poettering to meet Speaker of National Assembly Cukjati, President Tuerk and PM Jansa European Parliament President Hans-Gert Poettering is to meet Speaker of National Assembly France Cukjati and President Danilo Tuerk (statements scheduled for 12:40 pm and 15:40 pm, respectively) and PM Janez Jansa (5 pm) as part of his official visit here.
7 Jan 2008 — Ljubljana A conference is launching the Year of Intercultural dialogue A conference entitled "Intercultural Dialogue as a Fundamental Value of the EU" will launch the Year of Intercultural dialogue. The plenary starts at 1 pm, to be preceded by a press conference of Culture Minister Vasko Simoniti and European Education and Culture Commissioner Jan Figel at noon.
7 Jan 2008 — Ljubljana Foreign Minister to meet EU's special representative for Myanmar Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel is to hold talks at 10 am with the EU's special representative for Myanmar Piero Fassino.
7 Jan 2008 — Ljubljana Visit of the Danish Minister of Economic Affairs, Business and Trade Economy Ministry State Secretary Tomaz Jersic is to meet Danish Minister of Economic Affairs, Business and Trade Bendt Bendtsen. Jersic and Bendtsen are to give press statements at 2 pm.
7 Jan 2008 — Ljubljana Finance Minister to present EU presidency priorities in his department Finance Minister Andrej Bajuk is to present EU presidency priorities in his department; at 12:30 pm.
4 Jan 2008 — Ljubljana Prime Minister's press conference Prime Minister Janez Jansa is to speak to the press about Croatia's ecological and fisheries zone; at 11:30 am.
4 Jan 2008 — Ljubljana Minister Kucler Dolinar to meet Slovenian language editors from abroad Higher Education, Science and Technology Minister Mojca Kucler Dolinar is to host a reception for Slovenian language editors from abroad; at 1 pm.