29. 9. 2017 | PR, ROSE
The basis for a new Slovenian eInvoicing standard is being set up in the framework of the “Readiness Of Slovenian E-Invoicing” (ROSE) Action and major steps are being taken towards compatibility with the newly adopted EU standard. In order to improve efficiency in eInvoicing and automatization of the eInvoice recipients recognition, an eInvoices recipients eDatabase is being set up. In the process of preparation, suggestions of providers of the ERP systems and other business solutions are being taken into account. Last week, a kick-off conference took place and attracted over 140 participants, who are involved in the process of eInvoicing in accordance with the European Directive 2014/55/EU.
Kick-off conference “Will we be ready for European standard for e-invoicing?”
The conference devoted to the introduction of the new obligations for the European public service providers in the field of eInvoicing in the European standard was prepared by the ROSE Action stakeholders at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia. Over 140 participants of the conference, to a large extent represented public service providers, whether or not they are budget users, showed great interest for the topic addressed. They followed carefully to the presentation of the upcoming reforms and they greeted the suggested solutions and trainings that will be offered in the framework of ROSE Action.
Update of the Slovenian eInvoice standard
Due to various eInvoicing standards in the European Union, the EU Member States and the European Commission introduced European standard for eInvoices. The variety of standards leads to unneccessary complexitz and higher costs for the subjects. Following the EU standard for eInvoices will be now obligatory for all public service providers. They will be obliged to receive eInvoice if sent in one of the standard forms, confirmed by the European Commission. ROSE Action is rapidly setting up the solutions and specifications for the new Slovenian standard eSlog 2.0 aligned with the EU standard. At the same time, technical solutions are being developed, allowing the public service providers to translate eInvoices, sent in EU standard, to the new Slovenian standard eSlog 2.0.
eInvoices recipients eDatabase
The new EU legislation contribute to digitalization, standardization and interoperability in the provision of services that serve the citizens, economic subjects and member states. In order to digitalize and simplify the operations of all subjects involved, ROSE Action aims to set up a single eInvoices recipients eDatabase. It will increase operability on the local and national level, simplify cross-boarder communication, and make smooth circulation of the eInvoices in the EU possible.
The topics above were discussed at today’s 4th Steering Board meeting of the ROSE Action, a Connecting European Facility Action, co-financed by the European Union and implemented by the Public Payments Administration of the Republic of Slovenia, Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia, ZZI d.o.o., Mojdenar IT d.o.o. and Centre for European Perspective.
Access the press release in Slovenian language here.
27. 9. 2017 | Development (ODA), PR
National Assembly confirmed new Resolution on International Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid of the Republic of Slovenia, the main strategic document of the state in this field. The document defines the goals and principles of Slovenia’s development assistance, specifies geographic and substantive priorities and devotes special attention to the international humanitarian aid.
Under the title “Together for well-being and sustainable future” it specifies key stakeholders on national, regional and global level, including foundations as a group of development cooperation providers that have been established or co-established by the Government of the Republic of Slovenia in order to cover specific thematic areas.
Centre for European Perspectives has for more than 10 years executed development projects and activities in the Western Balkans countries, focusing on the capacity building for integration and accession to the European Union. Activities are tailored for each recipient country and aim for sustainable, fair, inclusive and secure development.
CEP successfully conducted over 100 development projects in the Western Balkans region. In 2017/2018 we are conducting the following projects:
- Empowering Kosovo and BiH’s Young Entrepreneurs
- Assistance to Montenegro on EU Accession
- Support to Albanian Local Governments on the Preparation of EU/International Projects
- Support to Macedonia in the EU Accession in Chapter 24 – Financial Investigations
- Capacity Building on Illegal Migration Information Exchange (Serbia)
- Support to the Development of Efficient Use of Resources Policies (Montenegro)
- Enhancing digital diplomacy activities in the Western Balkan and Eastern European countries
Read more about development projects.
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25. 9. 2017 | Danube, PR
The EU macroregional strategies conference on Media and Communication »Know thy neighbor« that was held between 20 and 22 September 2017 in Portorož, Slovenia, addressed key issues that stakeholders are facing at their daily work. That is especially how to improve the visibility of macro-regional strategies in the public sphere and how to strengthen the media support to macro-regional endeavors. For the first time in the history of macro-regions, communication officers of all 4 macro-regions (Baltic, Danube, Adriatic-Ionian and Alpine) joined to discuss the synergies they could all benefit from and how to overcome the common obstacles in reaching out to general public.
Conference brought together over 160 representatives of media, practicians, academia, general public and interested stakeholders from the four EU macroregional strategies to discuss the topics, platforms, tools and process that would improve connectivity within the macro-regions and contribute to visibility of their work and projects. The emergence of macro-regional strategies (MRS) has been driven by a number of EU countries and regions as a complement to traditional national policies on territorial management. The aim of a macro-regional strategy is to mobilise new projects and initiatives thereby creating a sense of common responsibility.
Prominent and experiences professionals from the world of communication shared their views and opinions, suggested concrete steps for consolidation of the communication, improved communication channels and added an important view of journalists on the outputs and functioning of the macro-regions. During the workshops and joint efforts participants contributed their experiences as each macro-region has its own approach for coordination of the activities and involvement of media and wider public.
Participants by the end of the gathering agreed that a single horizontal pillar for all 4 EU macro-regional strategies is needed as it would be of help in creating sufficient visibility for macro-regional strategies’ joint endeavors and understanding, and support for the exchange of ways of thinking and acting within the MRS.
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22. 9. 2017 | PR, ROSE
“Readiness Of Slovenian E-Invoicing” (ROSE), a Connecting European Facility Action, co-financed by the European Union and implemented by the Public Payments Administration of the Republic of Slovenia, Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia, ZZI d.o.o., Mojdenar IT d.o.o. and Centre for European Perspective, was today presented officially at the kick-off conference “Will we be ready for European standard for e-invoicing?” in Ljubljana, Slovenia.
The conference provided an in-depth insight into the upcoming requirement for European public service providers to be able to receive e-Invoice when sent to them in European standard. The purpose was to clarify what is Slovenia doing to prepare and be ready to implement the Directive 2014/55/EU on eInvoicing in public procurement and to present how will public service providers be supported, especially through the activities, trainings and solutions provided by “Readiness Of Slovenian E-invoicing” (ROSE). The new EU legislation in the field of digitalization, standardization and inter-operability in public services are crucial due to their positive effect on citizens, economic subjects and EU member states, among them high quality and low cost public services, new employments, sustainable development and more interconnected, stronger Europe.
Dušan Zupančič, director of the Association of Informatics and Telecommunications at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia, emphasized a long-term commitment of Slovenia to digitalization and simplification of e-commerce in his introductory remarks. The main message of mag. Aleksandra Miklavčič, director general of the Public Payments Administration of the Republic of Slovenia, was to point out that the success of introduction of e-commerce in Slovenia depends on cooperation between public sector, business sector and other stakeholders. In her presentation of e-commerce in state accounting, Milena Bremšak, director general at the Directorate for Public Accountancy at the Ministry of Finance, explained the development of e-commerce in state accounting and presented her views on future developments.
Tina Šinkovec of the Public Payments Administration of the Republic of Slovenia offered an insight into the duties and responsibilities according to the EU Directive on eInvoicing in public procurement, and pointed out that the directive binds the subjects listed in the Public Procurement Act. Andreja Dolničar Jeraj, programme director at Centre for European Perspective and ROSE Action coordinator, presented the activities under the ROSE Action so far and called upon the participants of the conference to get prepared to receive e-Invoices sent in European standard and to use the support and solutions offered through the ROSE Action.
Dušan Zupančič, Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia, clarified EN 16931 standard for e-Invoice and announced that a list of good practices in different sectors will be compiled as part of the ROSE Action. Igor Zorko, director of ZZI d.o.o., introduced the newly developed registry of e-Inovice recipients and presented an overview of useful solutions offered by ROSE Action, while dr. Rok Bojanc, ZZI d.o.o., explained how to receive e-Invoice in European standard. Jorgo Bertalanič of Public Payments Administration of the Republic of Slovenia elaborated on the key novelties and changes, among others also an upgrade of a single entry point for e-Invoices at the Public Payments Administration.
The conference brought together over 140 representatives of the enterprises that are involved in the public procurement processes.
See the photo gallery from the conference below.
20. 9. 2017 | Bled Strategic Forum, PR
Centre for European Perspective is a proud co-organizer of the Bled Strategic Forum. This year’s forum brought together over 1000 participants from 66 countries in the world in order to address the most pressing issues of today’s world. Under the title “New Reality”, topics such as nuclear security, future of the European Union, enlargement and accession of the Western Balkans into the EU, water for peace and security and digital diplomacy were addressed. At the Business BSF special attention was devoted to innovation for and in the new reality, while Young BSF touched upon the concept of the 3E’s: ecology, economy and electronics.
Are you seeking for a recap from the forum?
Find the online content here:
LIST OF PARTICIPANTS
VIDEO FOOTAGE
DISCUSSIONS
PHOTO GALLERY
CEP would like to thank all participants, speakers, moderators for their insightful contributions to the discussions and our most distinguished partners for making the conference possible.
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