Government Visits Central Slovenia

SLOVENIA, February 24 - During the visit, the Prime Minister emphasized that Slovenia has a great deal of knowledge and a great number of highly successful companies, highlighting that government investments aim to unlock their potential and create high-quality, well-paid jobs.

Since the beginning of its mandate, the Government has allocated €325.3 million in non-repayable funds to legal entities, municipalities, and public institutions based in the region. Of this amount, €79.6 million was dedicated to supporting the economy in mitigating the impact of the energy crisis, and €23 million to addressing damage caused by the 2023 floods. As of 18 February 2026, €261.5 million had already been disbursed.

Among the largest infrastructure projects is the upgrade of the Ljubljana–Divača railway line (Phase 3), valued at nearly €130 million including VAT, of which €48.22 million is co-financed through the Connecting Europe Facility. The project includes upgrades of the Brezovica and Preserje railway stations, construction of the new Vnanje Gorice railway stop, and the introduction of modern safety systems, with completion scheduled for September 2027. Another important investment is the construction of a new bridge over the Kamniška Bistrica River in Domžale, valued at €5.3 million, which will provide safe facilities for pedestrians and cyclists and enable the R33 cycling connection.

In road infrastructure, the Government is implementing the widening of the Štajerska radial road with the addition of a third traffic lane, valued at €80.8 million, while the contractor selection procedure for the Primorska radial road is still ongoing.

A significant share of investments is also dedicated to social inclusion and family support. The region hosts the Mala ulica Family Centre and two intergenerational centres (Skupna točka+ and Ljubljana+ N’š PLAC), providing free preventive, educational, and intergenerational activities for vulnerable groups. Both projects run until 2029, each with a budget of nearly €1.5 million.

In the field of digital inclusion, almost 500 households will gain access to broadband internet, and more than 22,000 residents will participate in digital skills training programmes. Between 2023 and 2025, the region also received €157.3 million in agricultural and fisheries funding, while an additional €22 million was allocated for flood recovery projects through the EU Solidarity Fund.

Taken together, these projects confirm the Government’s commitment to accelerated infrastructure modernisation, economic resilience, social cohesion, and sustainable development in the Central Slovenia region.