Successful Conclusion of the pilot Personal Security Training for Diplomatic Staff held on May 29th, 2024

Successful Conclusion of the pilot Personal Security Training for Diplomatic Staff held on May 29th, 2024

Peace Operations Training Centre (POTC) je v sodelovanju z Ministrstvom za zunanje in evropske zadeve, Oddelkom za varnostno načrtovanja v Službi za varnost, nepremičnine in logistiko uspešno izvedel pilotno Varnostno usposabljanje za diplomatsko osebje, ki je potekalo 29. maja 2024 na gradu Jable.

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Center za izobraževanje in usposabljanje za napotitev v mirovne operacije in misije (POTC) je izvedel prvo varnostno usposabljanje, namenjeno vsem profesionalnim diplomatom, ki jih RS napotuje v države z nizko stopnjo varnostnega tveganja in nimajo predhodnega znanja s področja zagotavljanja osebne varnosti.

Skupno 22 udeležencev se je usposabljalo na področju prepoznavanja različnih varnostnih groženj, razumevanja osnov varnostnih postopkov in protokolov na DKP, poznavanju osnov ravnanja v spremenjenih varnostnih razmerah na DKP in na poti, prepoznavanja aktivnosti nadzora, uporabe ukrepov za zmanjšanje varnostnih tveganj ter metod zmanjševanja stresa v visoko stresnih situacijah.

POTC se zahvaljuje Ministrstvu za zunanje in evropske zadeve Republike Slovenije, udeležencem ter strokovnim trenerjem usposabljanja, ki so poskrbeli, da je bilo usposabljanje uspešno. Veselimo se nadaljnjega razvoja vsebine usposabljanja na podlagi pridobljenih povratnih informacij in izkušenj.

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Stronger Together: Improving Europe’s Competitiveness Through the Transatlantic Relationship

Stronger Together: Improving Europe’s Competitiveness Through the Transatlantic Relationship

How to improve Europe’s competitiveness through transatlantic relations?

This was the guiding question for a discussion we co-organised with the Atlantic Council in Warshaw on 29 May 2024. This was one of the discussions organized as part of the series promoting our recently launched publication Improving Europe’s Competitiveness – Role of Open Markets, Emerging Technologies, and Strategic Alliances.

The topic of increasing the EU’s competitiveness is a hot topic nowadays, especially in the period before the EU elections. At the discussion, the speakers focused on the obstacles and opportunities ahead of the EU Commission’s and parliament’s next mandate for increasing the EU’s competitiveness, especially related to new technologies and transatlantic partnership.

Continued and strong transatlantic cooperation is vital, especially for CEE countries, from two perspectives: geopolitical and practical. Strong transatlantic partnership can help, especially, smaller CEE countries that do not have the capacities for the economies of scale to catch up with the rest of EU countries.

All European countries are small compared to other countries, making the EU single market and its further integration the engine of its competitiveness. But while fragmentation of the European market decelerates scaling up, it does have positive consequences for consumers as it contributes to larger internal competition.

One of the primary missions of the next mandate should be to implement all the newly adopted regulations. This is especially vital for SMEs – the pockets of competitiveness in CEE countries. It should be noted that regulation is not the same as a restriction; regulation is also clarity and stability.

To be able to fully tap into the potential of AI and other new technologies, we need a robust data strategy if we wish to be competitive in the field. Additionally, one of the main issues that can spur competitiveness and growth is mobilisation of public and private investments.

This was discussed by

  • Mr. Aleksander Siemaszko, Deputy Director, Department for International Trade and Cooperation, Ministry of Development and Technology of the Republic of Poland
  • Amb. Tadej Rupel, National Coordinator for External Aspects of Digitalization, AI & Cyber Security, Republic of Slovenia
  • Ms. Eglė Markevičiūtė, Head of Digital & Innovation Policy, Consumer Choice Center of Lithuania
  • Mr. Marcin Nowacki, Vice President of the Board, Union of Entrepreneurs and Employers (ZPP)

The discussion was moderated by Mr. Aaron Korewa, Director, Warsaw Office, Europe Center, Atlantic Council

Many thanks to the Atlantic Council for this fruitful cooperation!

 

Consultations with MUP Serbia confirm revised plan for implementation of activities

Consultations with MUP Serbia confirm revised plan for implementation of activities

Today, we concluded consultations with the Serbian Ministry of Interior, with the successful collaboration of the Police Directorate of Serbia, the Information and Communication Technology Service (SIKT), the Slovenian Police, the Embassy of Slovenia in Serbia, and CEP as the facilitator of the discussions. Together, we defined a confirmed major step that will lead to the successful conclusion of Project Phase III. According to a detailed plan, the technical implementation of a revised system for patrol management will continue. By the end of 2024, two new police directorates in Serbia will be included in the pilot project.

Discussions showed that the transfer of best practices from Slovenia through the Slovenian Police is of great importance. However, it is also crucial that our partnership enables the adaptation of Slovenian good practices to the requirements and specifics of the Serbian landscape. Our trusted partner, ZZI, makes a significant contribution in this respect.

The patrol management system is a crucial tool that will enable our Serbian partners to facilitate efficient field operations, enhance the safety of civilians and police officers, and rationalize work processes. The system’s importance was further solidified during the recent visit to Slovenia in May 2024.

Activities are part of Slovenian development cooperation, financed by the Slovenian Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs and implemented in cooperation with the Ministry of Interior of Slovenia and the Slovenian police.

Slovenia Prioritises Climate Security in Peace Operations

Slovenia Prioritises Climate Security in Peace Operations

Slovenia reaffirmed its commitment to global peace efforts with the successful conclusion of the “Climate Change, Peace and Security” training programme held between May 20 and 22 at Jable Castle.

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The Peace Operations Training Centre (POTC) successfully rolled out the second edition of this climate security training programme aimed to equip personnel involved in peace missions and operations with a deeper understanding of the complex challenges that climate change poses to global peace and security.

The Slovenian centre welcomed participants from 13 countries from all corners of the globe, each differently experiencing the effects of climate change. The participants enhanced their knowledge and gained a comprehensive insight into climate security-related topics such as the 9 planetary boundaries, water security, climate risks and vulnerabilities, the international legal framework on climate change, the UN and EU approach to climate security in peace operations, human migration linked to climate change and the gender perspective of climate security, among others.

At the conclusion of the training, Slovenian Foreign Minister Tanja Fajon personally awarded certificates to the participants at Jable Castle on May 22nd.

POTC would like to express gratitude to Minister Fajon, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Slovenia, the driven participants, and the expert trainers who made the training an overall success. We look forward to the further development of the training content with the feedback gained and lessons learned.

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Young Bled Strategic Forum 2024 applications open

Young Bled Strategic Forum 2024 applications open

We are happy to announce that the Young Bled Strategic Forum 2024 (Young BSF 2024) applications are open!

Young Bled Strategic Forum is a unique meeting place for young leaders, offering them a platform to share their visions, exchange ideas and network with other exceptional young individuals from all over the world. Each year, it attracts a group of about 40 young leaders from diverse backgrounds and engages them in interactive discussions on pressing challenges and addresses inventive approaches to developing creative solutions. Young Bled Strategic Forum is an inseparable part of Bled Strategic Forum, the leading conference in Central and South-Eastern Europe.

If you are between 18 and 35 years old and committed to bringing positive change within society (you can be a student, young academic, NGO representative, activist, politician, engineer, young member of public administration or governmental institution, athlete, member of international organisation, entrepreneur, or anything else) you are eligible to apply. You can apply here for Young BSF by 2 June 2024 23:59.

This year, the Young Bled Strategic Forum will take place under the title Restoring Common Ground. It will take place between 30 August and 1 September 2024 in Pokljuka, Slovenia. The participants will then participate at the 19th Bled Strategic Forum on 2 and 3 September in Bled. Young Bled Strategic Forum participants will explore the factors that contribute to the divergence of realities and what can be done to bring these realities closer together to restore common ground from which meaningful social action can emerge.

For more information on the content of the conference and the format of the conference you can refer to the concept note and the website.