Slovenian government confronts €272 million EU fund risk and coalition partnership offers

The newly appointed Slovenian government has identified serious delays in implementing projects under the EU Recovery and Resilience Facility. With only five of the required sixty milestones completed, the finance minister warned that up to €272 million of non‑repayable EU aid could be lost if the remaining targets are not met by the August 31 deadline.

At the same time, Prime Minister Janez Janša has extended a partnership proposal to opposition parties, including the Social Democrats (SD). The offer, intended to secure cooperation on legislation, has been rejected or left undecided by most opposition groups, with SD leaders stating they will not sign the agreement. Janša stressed the need for collaboration, while critics described the proposal as empty.

Both issues highlight the challenges facing Slovenia's new administration as it seeks to secure EU funding while navigating coalition negotiations.