Slovenia Posts Strongest Quarterly GDP Growth (Q2 2025) in the Euro Area Alongside Spain – but Structural Challenges Remain

Slovenia Posts Strongest Quarterly GDP Growth (Q2 2025) in the Euro Area Alongside Spain - but Structural Challenges Rem...

Slovenia returned to growth in Q2 2025 after a contraction in the first quarter. According to seasonally and calendar adjusted figures from the Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia (SURS), GDP rose by 0.7% compared to Q1 and by 0.8% year-on-year. This is the highest quarterly GDP growth in the euro area, along with […]

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Slovenia Restricts Public Access to Beneficial Owner Register Following European Court of Justice Ruling

Slovenia Restricts Public Access to Beneficial Owner Register Following European Court of Justice Ruling

On 9 August 2025, the Agency of the Republic of Slovenia for Public Legal Records and Related Services (AJPES) restricted public access to data on beneficial owners of legal entities in the Beneficial Owner Register (RDL). This change implements amendments to the Prevention of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Act (ZPPDFT-2C) and aligns Slovenia with […]

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EU Pay Transparency Directive: What It Means for Employers and Employees in 2026

EU Pay Transparency Directive: What It Means for Employers and Employees in 2026

The European Union is introducing a new set of rules aimed at increasing pay transparency and closing the gender pay gap. The Pay Transparency Directive (EU Directive 2023/970), adopted on 6 June 2023, introduces obligations that will fundamentally change how companies approach pay structures, hiring practices, and internal reporting. Member States must transpose the directive […]

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Workforce, Migration, and Policy Shifts in Europe: Key Developments from the EMN 2024 Report

Workforce, Migration, and Policy Shifts in Europe: Key Developments from the EMN 2024 Report

Published in July 2025, the Asylum and Migration Overview 2024 by the European Migration Network (EMN) offers a detailed look back at how European countries responded to labour market demands, migration pressures, and asylum challenges during 2024. The report offers an in-depth review of trends, reforms, and operational shifts observed across 35 participating countries in […]

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New VAT Record-keeping Requirements in Slovenia: What Business Owners Need to Know

New VAT Record-keeping Requirements in Slovenia: What Business Owners Need to Know

As of the end of August 2025, all entities identified for VAT purposes in Slovenia, whether located locally or abroad, will face new obligations under updated tax reporting rules. Two new records must be kept and submitted to the Financial Administration of the Republic of Slovenia (FURS) on a regular basis: These changes represent a […]

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New Era of European Travel: Schengen Visa Reforms and the Introduction of €20 ETIAS Fee

New Era of European Travel: Schengen Visa Reforms and the Introduction of €20 ETIAS Fee

The final days of July 2025 have brought a flurry of important updates, announcements and policy shifts related to Schengen visa rules, entry authorisations and broader EU mobility frameworks. These changes reflect the European Union’s growing focus on attracting skilled individuals, streamlining travel procedures and enhancing the security of its external borders. Expanded Access Through […]

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Important labour market reform in Slovenia: Key Updates from the Amendment to the Labor Market Regulation Act (ZUTD)

Important labour market reform in Slovenia: Key Updates from the Amendment to the Labor Market Regulation Act (ZUTD)

On 20 June 2025, the National Assembly of the Republic of Slovenia adopted significant amendments to the Act on the Regulation of the Labor Market. The reform introduces impactful changes aimed at improving social security, labour flexibility and active employment policies. Below are the main highlights: Both the minimum and maximum unemployment benefits will now […]

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Slovenia Introduces Highly Attractive Investment Account with 0–15% Taxation — Also Available to Foreign Residents

Slovenia Introduces Highly Attractive Investment Account with 0–15% Taxation — Also Available to Foreign Residents

Slovenia has taken a bold step in modernizing its investment landscape by introducing the Individual Investment Account (INR) — a unique, tax-advantaged investment vehicle that offers exceptionally favorable taxation and is available to both Slovenian and foreign tax residents. Key Highlights: What Is the INR? The Individual Investment Account (INR) — an abbreviation of the […]

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New law eases hiring and obtaining EU work and residence permits for foreign healthcare professionals in Republic of Slovenia

New law eases hiring and obtaining EU work and residence permits for foreign healthcare professionals in Republic of Slo...

As of June 19, 2025, Slovenia has enacted a new Law on the Recognition of Professional Qualifications in Healthcare, aimed at simplifying the employment process for foreign medical professionals. The law streamlines procedures, reduces administrative barriers, and introduces several important changes: According to the Ministry of Health of Republic of Slovneia, over 150 candidates are […]

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Amendments to the Foreigners Act make it easier to obtain an EU Blue Card, a visa for digital nomads, the possibility to apply for a permit directly in Slovenia and other innovations introduced by the amendments to the legislation on the work and residence of foreigners in the Republic of Slovenia

Amendments to the Foreigners Act make it easier to obtain an EU Blue Card, a visa for digital nomads, the possibility to...

The amendment to the Foreigners Act (ZTuj-2I) enters into force. The Act on Amendments and Additions to the Foreigners Act was adopted by the National Assembly on 25 April 2025. The amendment transposes into the legal order of the Republic of Slovenia the provisions of several legal acts of the European Union, the amended Directive […]

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