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Slovenia proposed amendments to Aliens Act

Overview

The Slovenian Ministry of the Interior and Public Administration has introduced proposed amendments to the Aliens Act targeting the integration of third-country nationals.

Initial reports indicated that the changes would involve co-financing Slovene language courses for foreign workers—with estimates ranging from 60% to 70% state coverage—and the elimination of the free one-off language proficiency test. Critics, including the non-profit Slovenska filantropija, warned that these measures could hinder integration and leave low-paid workers vulnerable without effectively reducing migrant inflows. Franci Zlatar, director of Slovenska filantropija, stated that “if we want immigrants who are well integrated and also know the language, this is certainly not a good measure.”

Subsequent details revealed a proposal to extend the residency period required before a third-country national can apply for family reunification from one year to three years. Labor organizations, such as the Confederation of Trade Unions 90 Slovenia, have argued that employers should bear the financial and logistical responsibility for linguistic and professional integration.

Recent developments focus on doubling the monthly income requirement for foreign workers to obtain a residence permit, increasing the threshold from approximately 507 euros to over 1,014 euros. The Legal Center for Human Rights (PIC) noted that for a three-member family, the required monthly net income would reach approximately 2,200 euros, exceeding Slovenia’s average net salary of roughly 1,700 euros. Advocacy groups warn these changes, currently in the inter-ministerial coordination phase, could make legal residency difficult for low-wage earners. Critics, including Goran Lukić of Workers' Counseling, argue these measures will disproportionately impact citizens from Western Balkan countries and may lead to an increase in single migrants from regions such as Nepal, Bangladesh, and India rather than family units.

Entities

Slovenia · Ministry of the Interior of Slovenia · Franci Zlatar · Confederation of Trade Unions 90 Slovenia · Slovenska filantropija

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 3 SOURCES] The Slovenian government intends to tighten social and migration policies. www.danas.rs · www.nedeljnik.rs · nova.rs
[● 3 SOURCES] Proposed changes to the Aliens Act would double the monthly funds a foreign worker must prove to obtain a residence permit. www.danas.rs · www.nedeljnik.rs · nova.rs
[● 3 SOURCES] The current required monthly amount for a residence permit is 507 euros. www.danas.rs · www.nedeljnik.rs · nova.rs
[● 3 SOURCES] Under the new rules, a three-member family would need to demonstrate a monthly income of approximately 2,200 euros. www.danas.rs · www.nedeljnik.rs · nova.rs
[● 3 SOURCES] The proposed measures particularly affect citizens from Western Balkan countries seeking family reunification. www.danas.rs · www.nedeljnik.rs · nova.rs
[● 3 SOURCES] Non-governmental organizations warn that the proposed changes violate human rights. www.danas.rs · www.nedeljnik.rs · nova.rs

Timeline

12 days ago

[BUSINESS] 6 sources
Slovenia considers stricter residency rules for foreign workers
Slovenia is proposing stricter residency rules for foreign workers, including doubling required financial proof, as the wage gap between Slovenia and Croatia continues to narrow.
14 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 6 sources
Slovenia proposes tightening migration and residence permit laws
Slovenia plans to tighten migration laws by doubling the required monthly funds for foreign workers to obtain residence permits, sparking human rights concerns.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Slovenia proposes stricter migration and integration rules
Slovenia is proposing amendments to the Aliens Act that would extend family reunification eligibility to three years and introduce co-payments for Slovenian language courses.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Slovenia Tightens Language Requirements for Foreign Workers
Slovenia plans to co‑finance 70% of Slovene language courses for foreign workers and scrap free language tests, a move critics say will hinder integration and affect the labour market.

Sources

24ur.com · borba.me · danas.rs · delo.si · espreso.rs · etv.me · europesays.com · face.ba · megafon.si · mojadijaspora.com · monitor.hr · nedeljnik.rs · nova.rs · rtnk.me · rtvslon.ba · teleskop.hr

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