Marta Kos, the commissioner-designate for enlargement, held a meeting Thursday with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen regarding their cooperation in the next Commission.
Slovenia celebrates Reformation Day, a bank holiday, on Thursday to commemorate the 16th century religious, cultural and political movement that played a key part in the development and promotion of Slovenian language and national identity. The first books in Slovenian were printed during that time.
Foreign Minister Tanja Fajon is embarking on an African tour, visiting Ethiopia, Somalia, and Kenya until Tuesday. The main objective of the tour is to strengthen Slovenia's diplomatic presence in Africa, highlighted by the opening of a new embassy in Addis Ababa.