Economic and Social Council

Govt confirms EUR 40m aid package to cut companies’ energy bills

Ljubljana – The government confirmed on Thursday an aid package under which EUR 40 million will be disbursed to companies this year and next to help them cope with higher energy costs. Three different types of aid will be available, according to Economy Minister Matjaž Han.

President Pahor holds talks on ways to revive social dialogue

Ljubljana – President Borut Pahor received on Thursday chair of the Economic and Social Council Mitja Gorenšček to talk about reviving social dialogue. On the latter’s initiative, Pahor will host in the second half of August an informal talk with representatives of the government, employers and trade unions to look for ways to continue the dialogue.

Poklukar urges vaccination to keep businesses open in autumn

Ljubljana – Health Minister Janez Poklukar made a case for vaccination to prevent an autumn wave of the coronavirus epidemic and potential business closures as he addressed the management board of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GZS) in Ljubljana on Wednesday. “I’m afraid of the autumn if we don’t have a high enough vaccination rate.”

MPs reject motion for referendum on Demographic Fund

Ljubljana – The National Assembly rejected in a 46:43 vote on Tuesday a proposal from the centre-left opposition for a consultative referendum on the government-sponsored bill on the national Demographic Fund.

The bill was adopted by the government last autumn and its passed a second reading in the National Assembly in March.

New tourist vouchers intended also for cultural, sport events

Ljubljana – Slovenia will introduce new tourism vouchers as it is finalising an emergency bill to help the tourism industry. Unlike the vouchers issued last year, it will also be possible to use these for services such as cultural and sport events or recreational activity, Economy Ministry State Secretary Simon Zajc said on Thursday.

Janša warns against elections during EU presidency

Ljubljana – PM Janez Janša has warned against an early election that would be held during Slovenia’s EU presidency. This would mean being amid an election campaign dealing with itself when the country should be dealing with others’ problems, Janša said in an interview with public broadcaster TV Slovenija on Friday evening.

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