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Austria's Ex-Chancellor Sebastian Kurz Visited Orbán in Hungary
In recent days, former Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz's visit to Budapest caused a stir and drew criticism. Kurz, who officially works as an entrepreneur, was photographed in front of Austrian and Hungarian national flags during his meeting with Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.
August 27, 2023
Dr. Erhard Busek Deceased: Austria Loses Staunch European and Great Expert on Eastern Europe
The former chairman of the Austrian People's Party (ÖVP) and Eastern Europe expert Eduard Busek has died at the age of 80. He left his mark on Austrian politics and was considered a great advocate of a common Europe.
March 14, 2022
At Summit With Merkel, Kurz Reaffirms Support for Western Balkan EU Accession
German Chancellor Angela Merkel hosted Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz and other leaders for the Western Balkans Summit. Kurz expressed his full support for the six Western Balkan states Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia. Read what he said.
July 15, 2021
Prime Ministers from Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Slovenia, Latvia and Croatia Meet Kurz
In order to discuss the EU vaccine distribution, the Prime Ministers from Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Slovenia, Latvia, Croatia met Austria's Chancellor Sebastian Kurz. The country representatives demand a correction mechanism, which would erase differences in the vaccination progress between member countries.
March 17, 2021
Meeting Between Janša and Kurz
Slovenia's Prime Minister Janša and President Pahor welcomed Chancellor Kurz for a working visit. All three politicians highlighted the important bilateral economic and political relations.
September 8, 2020
Slovenia: Former Prime Minister Accused of Money Laundering
Former Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Jansa’s image is further tarnished as he is alleged of having paid money to a relative’s bank account.
September 6, 2013
Slovenia: Ex PM Convicted in Patria Case
Former Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Jansa was convicted of bribery on Wednesday in Ljubljana.
June 5, 2013
Slovenia: No Agreement on Fiscal Rule
Coalition and opposition remain divided over the question on when to implement the new fiscal law.
May 6, 2013
Slovenia to Sell Two State Enterprises
On a press conference on Friday, Prime Minister Bratusek announced the selling of two state-owned companies, one of them being a bank.
April 13, 2013
Slovenia: “We Will Need No Bailout This Year”
Since Greece, Spain and Cyprus are currently finding themselves in disastrous economic situations, Slovenia does not want to seem like the next bail-out candidate.
March 30, 2013
Slovenia: New Coalition Stands
Slovenia´s new Prime Minister Alenka Bratusek is the head of a four-party-coalition.
March 13, 2013
Slovenia/Croatia: Paving the Way for Brussels
Today, both heads of government, Janez Jansa and Zoran Milanovic, signed the “Memorandum of Understanding” in Mokrice which will permit Croatia to become a full EU member.
March 11, 2013
Slovenia/Croatia: Agreement over Bank Dispute
After years of debate, there seem to be a final agreement in the fight for the insolvent Ljubljanska Banka. The settlement should pave the way for Croatia’s becoming an EU member state.
March 7, 2013
Slovenia: Bratusek New Head of Government
Today, Slovenia´s Lower House of Parliament has elected a new Prime Minister. Janez Jansa continues to manage the government business.
February 27, 2013
Slovenia: Jansa Remains Prime Minister
Today, Slovenia´s Parliament will elect a new official head of government. However, Jansa will continue the government business.
February 27, 2013
S&P Downgrades Slovenia
Today, the U.S. rating agency has lowered the credit rating of the financially stricken country. Further downgrades are not unlikely.
February 13, 2013
Slovenia Faces New Elections
The Slovenian government is under massive pressure. A government collapse is more than likely.
February 11, 2013
„Slovenia Will Become a Star Again“
In an interview with the Austrian daily newspaper “Presse”, Slovenia´s President Borut Pahor demonstrates optimism. He admits that many Slovenians feel injustice.
February 9, 2013
Slovenia: Jansa Rejects to Step Down
Despite the deep political and economic crisis, Slovenia´s Prime Minister Janez Jansa is clinging to power.
January 25, 2013
Slovenia: Government Collapses
Yesterday in the evening, the conservative coalition member CL has terminated the co-operation with Prime Minister Janez Jansa´s party SDS. Not only the political situation in Slovenia is precarious, but also the economic outlook is highly uncertain.
January 24, 2013
Slovenia: Protests Against Austerity Cuts
Due to a general strike, Slovenia comes to a standstill. More than 100,000 public servants protest against social cuts.
January 23, 2013
New Elections in Slovenia?
The government crisis in Slovenia sharpens. Economists warn of a leftist coalition.
January 15, 2013
Slovenia: Jansa Receives Support
Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Jansa receives support from his party SDS. The government crisis continues, though.
January 10, 2013
Slovenia: Government in Crisis
After severe allegations of corruption, Slovenia´s government is under pressure.
January 9, 2013
Slovenia: No Referenda Against Austerity Policy
The Slovenian Constitutional Court decided that the Slovenians will not hold a public vote on the creation of a bad bank and the privatization policy.
December 20, 2012
Slovenia: Citizens Protest Against Austerity Cuts
The austerity policy of the centre-right government faces fierce resistance by the trade union and citizen´s movements.
December 18, 2012
Slovenia Sharpens Austerity Measures
The Slovenian Parliament resolved the budgets for 2013 and 2014. The country tries to fulfill the Maastricht criteria.
December 8, 2012
Slovenia to Sharpen Austerity Measures
The Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Jansa announced that the austerity policy will be implemented even more consequently.
November 20, 2012
Crucial Days for Slovenia
This week, Slovenia´s Parliament may decide on establishing a bad bank. After Prime Minister Janez Jansa warned of a national bankruptcy, the Slovenian opposition is under pressure.
September 26, 2012
„Situation in Slovenia is not so Dramatic“
Ewald Nowotny, governor of Austria´s Central Bank (OeNB) thinks that the economic situation in Slovenia is under control.
September 18, 2012
Slovenian Crisis: Opposition Reassures
Recently, Prime Minister Janez Jansa warned of a national bankruptcy. For the opposition, Slovenia is far from declaring its illiquidity.
September 11, 2012
Slovenia: Juncker Calls for Reforms
The chairman of the euro-group Jean-Claude Juncker warned Slovenia. “The situation is critical, there is no time to lose.”
September 10, 2012
Slovenian Bankruptcy Would Hit Austria Particularly Hard
Prime Minister Janez Jansa announced that Slovenia may have to declare its national bankruptcy in October. Austria´s share in foreign direct investment made in Slovenia reaches about 50%.
September 3, 2012
Slovenia in a Vicious Circle
Slovenia´s Prime Minister Janez Jansa warns that his country may has to announce its national bankruptcy in October.
August 31, 2012
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