A recent judgment delivered by the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) in Strasbourg has set a significant precedent regarding the limits of family reunification across Europe. On 8 September 2026, the Court unanimously ruled in favour of the Netherlands in the case of A.A. v. the Netherlands (Application no. 7481/23), deciding that the Dutch […]
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Every September marks a critical milestone in international tax compliance: the annual implementation of the OECD Common Reporting Standard (CRS) and EU Administrative Cooperation Directives. In more than 100 tax jurisdictions worldwide, financial institutions share detailed account and asset data with national tax authorities. In Slovenia, this incoming data stream lands directly at the Slovenian Tax Authority (FURS). […]
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IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: The changes described below reflect a PROPOSED LEGISLATIVE DRAFT published by the Ministry of the Interior (MNZ) for the Foreigners Act (ZTuj-2J). The public consultation period has been extended to August 26, 2026. These provisions are not yet final law and remain subject to legislative debate and parliamentary approval. This legislative proposal introduces […]
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The relationship between annual leave and work-life boundaries in Slovenia has undergone a significant legal evolution. Central to this shift is the right to disconnect (pravica do odklopa), which was formally incorporated into Slovenia’s primary labour legislation, the Employment Relations Act (ZDDR-1), often referred to as the country’s “mini labour constitution,” almost two years ago. […]
READ MOREThe Ministry of the Interior (which now includes the Ministry of Public Administration) has officially published draft amendments to the Aliens Act (ZTuj-2). Designed to implement the updated EU Single Permit Directive (Directive (EU) 2024/1233 ) and streamline national administrative procedures, the draft law introduces key changes affecting corporate employers, foreign workers and relocating families. […]
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Slovenia’s business environment is poised for one of the most significant regulatory changes. The Slovenian Ministry of Economy, Labor, and Sports has submitted a draft proposal for the ZGD-10 amendment to the Slovenian Companies Act (ZGD-1) (EVA: 2026-2180-0009). Driven by the European Commission’s focus on global competitiveness and reducing administrative burdens, this landmark reform implements two key EU directives: Directive […]
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A major regulatory change has officially gone into effect that will significantly impact transatlantic trade, supply chain logistics, and business operations across Europe. Effective July 1, 2026, the European Union has eliminated tariffs on the import of the vast majority of products originating in the United States of America. This historic step, announced by the […]
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Slovenia’s national tax authority is bringing back a much-anticipated administrative relief measure this summer. The Slovenian Tax Office (FURS ) has officially announced a three-week tax holiday from July 27 to August 14, 2026. The initiative, which mirrors a successful pilot program from 2021, was introduced by the new head of the Slovenian Tax Office […]
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As summer temperatures rise, maintaining a safe, healthy and productive working environment is an important legal responsibility for companies operating in Slovenia. Both indoor and outdoor working conditions are strictly regulated by the Slovenian Occupational Health and Safety Act (ZVZD-1 ) and specific regulations on requirements for ensuring safety and health at work. As temperatures […]
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In a decisive step towards a more integrated and competitive single market, the Council of the EU and the European Parliament have reached a provisional agreement on a landmark regulation that will fundamentally change the way cross-border services operate. Signed as part of the ambitious “One Europe, One Market” roadmap, this new framework focuses on […]
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