Municipalities Lenart and Velika Polana sign memoranda on cooperation with communities Bibrka and Zymne

Municipalities Lenart and Velika Polana sign memoranda on cooperation with communities Bibrka and Zymne

22. 9. 2025 | PR, Regional cooperation, Slovenian Development Assistance, U-LEAD: with Europe, Ukraine

Today marked an important milestone in strengthening Slovenian–Ukrainian municipal cooperation. The municipalities of Lenart and Velika Polana officially signed memoranda of mutual cooperation with the Ukrainian communities of Bibrka (Lviv region) and Zymne (Volyn region). The signing coincided with the launch of two new two-week mentorship internships in Slovenia, designed to support knowledge exchange and joint solutions for recovery, reconstruction, and sustainable development in Ukraine.

The internships, running from 22 September to 3 October 2025, are part of the programme Recovery and Reconstruction in Ukraine and the broader TIPS4UA initiative. For the first time, two Slovenian municipalities will host Ukrainian delegations in parallel, reflecting the growing demand and importance of direct, practical cooperation between local communities.

Velika Polana is welcoming representatives from Zymne, with a programme focusing on cultural heritage protection, civil protection, and sustainable community initiatives. Lenart is hosting delegates from Bibrka, with exchanges planned around waste management, local development planning, and tourism.

The format of the visit will combine joint and individual sessions: the programme will open with three days of shared activities in Velika Polana, continue with separate internship weeks in each municipality, and conclude with three days of joint activities in Lenart. This structure allows for both tailored mentorship and collective reflection, ensuring that participants benefit from a wide range of Slovenian local experiences.

Building long-term partnerships

The memoranda signed today symbolise more than a formal agreement—they mark the beginning of long-term partnerships rooted in mutual trust, learning, and solidarity. The internships will not only provide Ukrainian representatives with practical insights into Slovenian local governance but also lay the foundation for joint projects in areas of recovery and reconstruction, sustainable economic development, and cultural cooperation.

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The ‘Recovery and Reconstruction in Ukraine’ programme is funded by the Slovenian Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs through the Slovenian Aid and Partnerships and implemented in partnership with ‘U-LEAD with Europe’. 

 
Upcoming parallel mentorship visits in Velika Polana and Lenart

Upcoming parallel mentorship visits in Velika Polana and Lenart

18. 9. 2025 | PR, Regional cooperation, Slovenian Development Assistance, U-LEAD: with Europe, Ukraine

22 September – 3 October 2025, Velika Polana & Lenart – Preparations are underway for the second and third two-week internship visits within our programme “Recovery and Reconstruction in Ukraine” and the TIPS4UA initiative. For the first time, these mentorship visits will take place in parallel, hosted by two municipalities.

Representatives from Zymne (Ukraine) will take part in the mentorship visit in Velika Polana, while representatives from Bibrka (Ukraine) will participate in Lenart. The programme begins with three days of joint activities in Velika Polana and concludes with three days of shared sessions in Lenart. In between, each host municipality will welcome its Ukrainian partner to exchange experiences and good practices in cultural heritage protection, civil protection, waste management, and sustainable tourism.

The visits will officially open on 22 September in Velika Polana and close on 3 October in Lenart, marking an important step in strengthening cross-border partnerships and knowledge exchange.

 

The ‘Recovery and Reconstruction in Ukraine’ programme is funded by the Slovenian Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs through the Slovenian Aid and Partnerships and implemented in partnership with ‘U-LEAD with Europe’. 

Pridruži se ekipi CEP

Pridruži se ekipi CEP

16. 9. 2025 | Employment, PR

Iščemo natančno, zanesljivo in samoiniciativno osebo za delo finančni službi, ki bo postala del simpatične ekipe CEP.

FINANČNO-ADMINISTRATIVNI REFERENT I (m/ž)

Trajanje zaposlitve: določen čas 1 leta s poskusno dobo 6 mesecev in z možnostjo podaljšanja
Lokacija dela: Center za evropsko prihodnost (CEP), Grajska cesta 1, Loka pri Mengšu
Obseg dela: polni delovni čas

OPIS DELOVNEGA MESTA:

Izbrana oseba bo izvajala naslednje naloge:

  • administrativna podpora splošni finančni službi in projektni pisarni,
  • urejanje dokumentacije in vodenje podatkovnih baz,
  • sodelovanje pri pripravi in urejanju finančnih poročil za domače in tuje financerje,
  • pomoč pri spremljanju in realizaciji finančnih načrtov za nepridobitno in pridobitno dejavnost,
  • preverjanje skladnosti dokumentov (računov, pogodb, naročilnic ipd.),
  • obdelava podatkov za mesečne likvidnostne načrte in druge analize,
  • pomoč pri pripravi finančnih dokumentov v okviru mednarodnih in domačih projektov,
  • sodelovanje z drugimi oddelki pri izvajanju finančnih aktivnosti.

ZAHTEVANE KVALIFIKACIJE:

  • dokončana višješolska ali visoka strokovna izobrazba ekonomske ali komercialne smeri,
  • vsaj 8 mesecev delovnih izkušenj na področju financ,
  • prednost bodo imeli kandidati z izkušnjami s področja financ, računovodstva ter projektnega poročanja,
  • dobro poznavanje dela z orodji MS Excel in drugih programskih orodij za urejanje podatkov,
  • aktivno znanje angleškega jezika (znanje dodatnega tujega jezika je prednost),
  • odgovoren, natančen in organiziran pristop k delu,
  • samostojnost, zanesljivost in sposobnost dela v timu.

NUDIMO:

  • pridobivanje praktičnih izkušenj v dinamičnem mednarodnem okolju,
  • sodelovanje pri upravljanju finančnega dela mednarodnih projektov,
  • urejeno in stimulativno delovno okolje,
  • možnost dolgoročnega sodelovanja.

PRIJAVA:

Vabimo vas, da na elektronski naslov [email protected] do 6. oktobra 2025 posredujete:

  • življenjepis,
  • motivacijsko pismo (v katerem na kratko predstavite svoje dosedanje izkušnje in interes za delo na CEP).
Strengthened support between CEP and Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Cooperation

Strengthened support between CEP and Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Cooperation

15. 9. 2025 | PR, Regional cooperation, Slovenian Development Assistance, Ukraine

On Friday, 12 September 2025, at Jable Castle, a new cooperation agreement was signed between the Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development of the Republic of Slovenia and the Centre for European Perspective (CEP). The agreement was signed by HE Dr Aleksander Jevšek, Minister of Cohesion and Regional Development, and Nina Čepon, Executive Director of CEP.

The partnership enhances cooperation between the two institutions in the framework of international development projects implemented by CEP in the Western Balkans and the EU Eastern Neighbourhood.

As part of the agreement, the Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development joins CEP’s efforts as the lead partner in Pillar II of the programme Recovery and Reconstruction in Ukraine. Within this framework, the ministry will contribute targeted assistance to Ukraine in the EU membership negotiations, particularly in relation to Chapter 22 – Regional Policy & Coordination of Structural Instruments.

Slovenia’s experience with cohesion policy, including good practices, applicable expertise, and even lessons learned, will help strengthen the capacity of Ukraine’s negotiation team and the Ministry for Communities and Territories Development of Ukraine. The programme reaffirms its commitment to effective coordination with the EU, Member States, and non-EU donors in providing support to Ukraine.

This cooperation is part of Slovenia’s broader commitment under Slovenian Aid and Partnerships programme, supported by the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia. In cooperation with U-LEAD with Europe.

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Slovenian Mayors Strengthen Cooperation in Supporting Ukraine’s Recovery

Slovenian Mayors Strengthen Cooperation in Supporting Ukraine’s Recovery

4. 9. 2025 | PR, Regional cooperation, Slovenian Development Assistance, Ukraine

Celje, 3 September 2025 – Local communities remain at the heart of the Recovery and Reconstruction in Ukraine Programme. Slovenian mayors gathered in Celje to discuss future activities and joint initiatives for 2026, in a meeting hosted by the Mayor of Celje, Mr Matija Kovač. They emphasized that the contribution of Slovenian municipalities has proven to be relevant and successful, fostering mutual learning and solidarity in support of Ukraine’s recovery amid the ongoing war.

Looking ahead, the mayors agreed to revitalise existing partnerships with Ukrainian municipalities and regions while also including new Slovenian municipalities in the process. They underlined the importance of developing concrete joint projects and of applying a cluster approach that connects communities through key themes such as rural development and tourism, civil protection and resilience, environmental management, and access to EU and other funding. These efforts will build on the expertise of Slovenian local leaders, the involvement of small and medium-sized enterprises, and the contribution of women to recovery, reform, and entrepreneurship.

The discussion also highlighted the need to increase the visibility of Slovenia’s contribution at both the EU and international level, while at the same time raising awareness among Slovenian citizens – particularly young people – about the importance of international solidarity and development cooperation. A concrete step in this direction will be the organisation of summer camps for Ukrainian children in Slovenia in 2026, offering them safe and supportive experiences away from the traumas of war. In parallel, Slovenian mayors will actively engage in European-level events and forums, including the European Week of Regions and Cities, the Bridges of Trust Annual Gathering, and the Ukraine Recovery Conference, to ensure that Slovenia’s role and commitment remain visible in wider European discussions.

The ‘Recovery and Reconstruction in Ukraine’ programme is funded by the Slovenian Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs through the Slovenian Aid and Partnerships and implemented in partnership with ‘U-LEAD with Europe’.

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