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EU Council Presidency Slovenia 2021 # THE ÜBERSICHT SLOVENIAN PRESIDENCY OF THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION CONTENT I. CONTEXT OF THE SLOVENIAN EU COUNCIL PRESIDENCY ................3 II. FACTS & FIGURES ......................................................................................4 III. PRIORITIES FOR THE PRESIDENCY........................................................5 IV. PROGRAM OF THE PRESIDENCY...........................................................6 V. WHO IS WHO?...........................................................................................9 VI. FURTHER INFORMATION......................................................................12 Version 1 / 06.07.2021 Have you discovered obsolete or incorrect information? Let us know! We are happy to update this overview: [email protected] I. CONTEXT OF THE SLOVENIAN EU COUNCIL PRESIDENCY On 01 July, 2021, Slovenia took over the works”. For one, the next few months will Presidency of the Council of the Europe- prove crucial for Europe’s digital sector an Union for the second time in its history (and beyond) as several, keystone pieces after joining the European Union in 2007. of digital legislation will either be present- It is unsurprising that the Coronavirus and ed soon or continue to be discussed under its consequences have been the central the supervision of the Slovenians. Mean- topic of conversation in Europe for the while, US President Joe Biden finally made better part of one and a half years now, his first trip to the European continent, set- and although Europe’s vaccination rate is ting important impulses for the future of the steadily increasing, it seems the Slovenians transatlantic relationship. The message will still need to manage the consequenc- from both sides is clear: while conditions es of the pandemic. In an effort to equip for cooperation have improved compared the European Union with the tools it needs to the past few years, there will be no re- to protect the health of its citizens, the Slo- turn to the “status quo” prior to the Trump venian Presidency will continue to lay the administration. Both sides intend to look groundwork for deeper cooperation in forward and collaborate on very current, health policy at a European level. Also, pressing topics like a minimum global taxa- national recovery plans are on the agen- tion rate, presenting a united Western front da. Europe desperately needs to kickstart its vis-à-vis China, and protecting the rule of economy in the wake of the pandemic, and law and democratic values. On this last in an attempt to accelerate Europe’s green point, internal EU battles also lie ahead, as and digital transitions, these plans need to certain member states are accused of rule be approved and implemented as soon as of law backsliding, potentially jeopardiz- possible. Along these lines, the key word ing their access to Recovery Fund support for the next six months will be “resilience”. measures. Whether economically, digital- ly, socially, or from a health perspective: The portfolio the Slovenians are inheriting the Slovenian Council Presidency will from the outgoing Portuguese Presiden- work towards making Europe stronger in cy can be labeled as very much “in the the face of new, diverse challenges. ■ 3 #THEÜBERSICHT #THEÜBERSICHT Slovenian Presidency of the Council of the European Union Slovenian Presidency of the Council of the European Union II. FACTS & FIGURES POLITICAL SYSTEM HEAD OF GOVERNMENT Prime Minister DEMOGRAPHICS ECONOMY Janez Janša POPULATION1 Slovenia is a parliamentary democratic EXECUTIVE HEAD OF STATE € republic with a proportional President 2.1 48 electoral system.11 Borut Pahor MILLION BILLION ANNUAL GDP6 (2019) The constitution of Slovenia gives the Slovenian KEY POLITICAL PARTIES12 Government the executive power. The current government is composed of the Prime Minister and LIFE EXPECTANCY2 % € Slovenian Democratic Party (SDS) 3.2 27,436 16 Ministers. It directs and coordinates the GDP GROWTH6 GDP PER CAPITA6 implementation of state policy, considering the List of Marjan Šarec (LMŠ) 81.3 YEARS (AVERAGE) (2019) (2019) provisions of the Constitution, laws and other general acts of the National Assembly. Social Democrats (SD) 84.2 YEARS Modern Centre Party (SMC) TRADE The parliament is bicameral and consists of the Left (LEVICA) 78.5 YEARS € € National Assembly and the National Council. 40 39 In the National Assembly, there are 90 elected representatives New Slovenia – Christian BILLION BILLION of political parties and representatives of the Italian and Democrats (NSI) EXPORTS (2019) IMPORTS6 (2019) Hungarian national communities. It adopts its rules of procedure and the state budget, ratifies international treaties, and calls Party of Alenka Bratušek (SAB) referendums. The National Council consists of 40 nominated FERTILITY RATE3 Democratic Pensioners’ Party of members, who represent employers, employees, farmers, Slovenia (DESUS) CHILDREN/ MAIN TRADING PARTNERS7 (2019) craftsmen and independent professions, non-commercial 11 1.6 WOMAN Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Croatia, activities, and local interests. Slovenian National Party (SNS) Austria and China CULTURE & SCIENCE 8 ECONOMIC SECTORS (2019) Slovenia is known for the There are more than Beekeeping is a prime Solkan bridge, the world’s 10,000 caves in Slovenia. part of the Slovenian OFFICIAL LANGUAGE4 longest stone-arch While the Slovenian identity. There are 90,000 Services (56.9%) Slovenian bridge railway. language is only spoken beekeepers in a Industry (28.4%) It was built in 1900 and by 2.3 million people, population of 2 million.14 Agriculture (1.9%) features 4,533 stone blocks there are more than 48 that stretch 220 meters. different dialects.13 RELIGIONS5 1https://www.stat.si/StatWeb/en/Field/index/17 9 Roman Catholic (73.5%) MAIN INDUSTRIAL SECTORS (2019) 2https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SP.DYN.LE00.IN?locations=SI Atheist, No Religion or Food and Beverage, Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals, Automotive 3https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SP.DYN.TFRT.IN?locations=SI 4 https://eacea.ec.europa.eu/national-policies/eurydice/content/population-demographic-situation-languages-and-religions-77_en Unknown (17.5%) Industry, Non-Metallic Mineral Sector, Iron and Steel Sector 5https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/the-major-religions-in-slovenia.html Islam (2.4%) 6https://www.destatis.de/Europa/EN/Country/EU-Member-States/Slovenia.html 7https://wits.worldbank.org/countrysnapshot/en/SVN/textview Orthodox (2.3%) UNEMPLOYMENT RATE10 8https://www.statista.com/statistics/329073/share-of-economic-sectors-in-the-gdp-in-slovenia/ Protestant (0.8%) 9https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/what-are-the-biggest-industries-in-slovenia.html 10https://www.statista.com/statistics/330256/unemployment-rate-in-slovenia/ "other” religions (Judaism, % 11 (2020) https://www.gov.si/en/topics/political-system/ Eastern Religions & 3.8 12 http://www.parties-and-elections.eu/slovenia.html 13 other beliefs)(3.5%) https://slovenia.si/this-is-slovenia/dialects-enrich-the-slovenian-language/ 14 https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/europe/slovenia/articles/slovenia-facts/ 4 III. PRIORITIES FOR THE PRESIDENCY The Slovenian EU Council Presidency will aim to facilitate the EU’s recovery and reinforce its resilience, reflect on the future of Europe, strength- en the rule of law and European values, and increase security and stability in the European neighborhood. Specifically, the Slovenian agenda for the presidency will focus on four main priorities: RESILIENCE, RECOVERY CONFERENCE ON THE A CREDIBLE AND SECURE AND STRATEGIC FUTURE OF EUROPE EUROPEAN UNION AUTONOMY The Slovenian Presidency puts a special Under the priority “A credible and secure Under the priority “The resilience, recov- emphasis on the Conference on the Future European Union, capable of ensuring se- ery, and strategic autonomy of the Euro- of Europe as it recognizes the need for a curity and stability in its neighborhood”, pean Union”, the presidency will focus comprehensive debate on the common the presidency strives to strengthen the on reducing dependence on external future of the European Union. Special at- transatlantic relations. The cooperation players. Strategic autonomy shall be tention will be devoted to the process of with US and NATO is supposed to rein- strengthened also by building a European discussions on the expectations of citizens force the EU’s position in the international Health Union and improving the capac- on the future of Europe. There will be a close community and facilitate member states’ ity to ensure the availability of medicinal cooperation with the tree main EU institu- pursuit of common interests. Special at- products and medical devices, as well as tions and it will be ensured that the Council tention will be devoted to the Western facilitate their research, development, and of the EU and the member states have an Balkan countries by focusing on their eco- production. The presidency supports the appropriate role during the conference. The nomic recovery, green and digital tran- proposal to establish a Health Emergen- discussion will focus on the aspects of life in sition, and resilience in the region– also cy Preparedness and Response Authority Europe today as well as in the future. ■ against increasing cyber threats. The pres- (HERA). To be better equipped for the idency will be guided by the principle to challenges of the new digital era, cyber build a positive future for young people. resilience will be a priority along with dig- THE EUROPEAN WAY Slovenia will host the EU-Western
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