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BSF ekipa išče projektnega asistenta/asistentko

18. 12. 2025 | Bled Strategic Forum, PR

Si želiš pridružiti ekipi, ki organizira enega izmed osrednjih zunanjepolitičnih dogodkov Slovenije?

Iščemo nadobudnega, zagnanega in motiviranega projektnega asistenta / asistentko.

Tvoje naloge bodo vključevale:
🌍 pomoč pri koordinaciji in načrtovanju aktivnosti Blejskega strateškega foruma
🎤 pomoč pri organizaciji mednarodne konference Blejski strateški forum
🤝 koordinacijo in sodelovanje z mednarodnimi partnerji
📦 koordinacijo logistike Blejskega strateškega foruma
🌐 komunikacijo s slovenskimi in tujimi udeleženci
👥 sodelovanje s slovenskimi in tujimi strokovnjaki
📊 pomoč pri pripravi poročil
📋 druga podobna dela in naloge

Več informacij o razpisu najdeš tu.

What’s Coming in 2026? CEP’s Annual Pre-Holiday Discussion

16. 12. 2025 | PR

At CEP pre-holiday discussion that took place on 15. 12. 2025 under the title“2026: What’s Coming — and How to Make the Best of It?”, we looked at what 2026 might bring, the challenges ahead, and the opportunities to shape a better future.

In a wide-ranging discussion, speakers warned of an increasingly deteriorating international security environment, Russia’s role in reshaping Europe’s strategic reality, and a transatlantic relationship that is fundamentally changing. As global politics become more transactional, Europe faces profound challenges — from security and societal cohesion to technological change and strategic autonomy.

But at the same time, this moment could become a turning point for Europe to adapt, evolve, and redefine itself for the better. To go through a ‘European Renaissance’.

While the outlook for 2026 points to continued volatility, uncertainty, and serious challenges, one source of optimism remained clear: for now, many of the key decisions are still in the hands of people. If we choose to act and make the effort, we can create a better future.

Speakers:

🔹 Sabina R. Stadler, Head of the Department for Strategic Studies and Analyses at the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs

🔹 Dr Dejan Verčič, Professor and Head of Centre for Marketing and Public Relations at the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Ljubljana

🔹 Vojko Volk, State Secretary for National and International Security at Office of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Slovenia

Bloomberg Adria published a summary of the discussion — read it here.

Upcoming closing event of the project Digitalisation and Sustainable Local Development in North Macedonia

15. 12. 2025 | North Macedonia - digitalisation, PR, Regional cooperation, Slovenian Development Assistance

On 17 December 2025, the Centre for European Perspective, in partnership with the Ministry of Digital Transformation of the Republic of North Macedonia, is organising the closing event of the project “Digitalisation and Sustainable Local Development in North Macedonia” in Skopje.

The event will bring together policymakers, representatives of local self-government, experts, and stakeholders to discuss how digitalisation can support sustainable local development, improve the quality of public services, and strengthen citizen trust in public institutions. Particular attention will be given to challenges and opportunities at the local level, in line with North Macedonia’s digital transformation priorities and its alignment with European standards.

The programme will include opening addresses by H.E. Mr Stefan Andonovski, Minister of Digital Transformation of North Macedonia, and H.E. Mr Gregor Presker, Ambassador of the Republic of Slovenia to North Macedonia, followed by a presentation of the main project results and an open discussion with participants.

The project is implemented by CEP with the support of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia through the Slovenian Aid programme.

Conclusion of the nursing and midwifery project in North Macedonia

10. 12. 2025 | North Macedonia - Nursing and Midwifery, PR, Regional cooperation, Slovenian Development Assistance

10 December 2025, Skopje, North Macedonia – Yesterday, we concluded the project “Advancing Nursing and Midwifery Education and Establishing the System for the Recognition of Professional Qualifications in the Republic of North Macedonia (2024–2025)”. The final event brought together representatives of the Ministries of Health and Education, higher education institutions, professional associations, and Slovenian experts to reflect on progress and outline the path ahead.

The event opened with an address by Mr Jovica Andovski, Deputy Minister of Health, who emphasised the significance of the reforms initiated through the project. He highlighted that the collaborative work has already supported the beginning of necessary legislative processes and strengthened the foundations for long-term development of the professions. In his speech, he underlined: “These results are not merely formal documents – they are an investment in future generations of nurses and midwives.” He also recognised the project’s role in making long-standing challenges visible to the wider public and institutions, noting that sustainable change will require continued commitment from all sides.

This was followed by remarks from Mrs Nika Rotar, Minister Plenipotentiary and Deputy Ambassador of Slovenia in Skopje, who reaffirmed Slovenia’s strong support in aligning North Macedonia’s nursing and midwifery systems with EU standards.

During the workshop sessions, members of the Macedonian working groups presented their achievements, including analyses of the education system, regulatory gaps, and legislative needs, as well as the development of the national curriculum proposal for nursing and midwifery. These insights were complemented by contributions from Slovenian experts, Mrs Monika Ažman (Nurses and Midwives Association of Slovenia) and Prof. dr Brigita Skela Savič (Angela Boškin Faculty of Health Care), who provided guidance on regulatory models, professional autonomy, and curriculum modernisation aligned with the EU Directive.

The discussions reaffirmed the project’s two core achievements:
• supporting the development of a national regulatory and institutional framework for nursing and midwifery; and
• preparing a harmonised national curriculum aligned with European standards and ready for further consideration by the Ministry of Education and Science.

With the completion of this first phase, the partners agreed that the foundations for reform are now well established. Continued cooperation will be essential to sustain the momentum—particularly in updating legislation, enhancing professional autonomy, and ensuring consistent implementation across educational and clinical environments.

The project was implemented with the support of the Slovenian Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, the Ministry of Health of North Macedonia, and with technical support from the WHO Office North Macedonia.

Ukrainian–Slovenian Business Forum on Energy Sphere strengthens bilateral cooperation and opens new opportunities for partnership

10. 12. 2025 | PR, Regional cooperation, Slovenian Development Assistance, Ukraine

Mengeš, 10 December 2025 – CEP hosted the Ukrainian–Slovenian Business Forum on Energy Sphere — a platform aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation in the energy field and fostering partnerships that support Ukraine’s urgent reconstruction and modernization needs while encouraging Slovenian companies to engage in future recovery and green transition projects.
The event brought together approximately 70 representatives from companies and institutions across the energy sector, who shared their projects, exchanged expertise, and explored new paths for collaboration. Ukrainian partners presented the scale of current challenges — including the need to rebuild 9 GW of power capacity due to Russian aggression — highlighting the importance of resilient and innovative solutions, as well as the financial and institutional support mechanisms available through the EU and the Energy Community. The Forum ultimately laid the groundwork for long-term cooperation and joint project development between Ukrainian and Slovenian stakeholders.

Just before the forum, CEP and the Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry signed a Memorandum of Understanding, marking an important step toward strengthening cooperation between our institutions.
A key message of the Forum was that there are immediate business opportunities for the Slovenian private sector in Ukraine’s energy market. Ukrainian energy companies expressed a strong interest in building new partnerships and view Slovenian know-how and innovative solutions as highly valuable in addressing both reconstruction and long-term sustainable growth.
A heartfelt thank you to all partners for their essential contributions to this successful event.

The event was organised in cooperation with the Chamber of Commerce of Slovenia, the Energy Industry Chamber of Slovenia, SPIRIT Slovenija, the Embassy of Ukraine in the Republic of Slovenia, and the Ukrainian CCI.

The event was supported by the Slovenian Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs under the Slovenian Aid programme.

Concluding event of the nursing and midwifery project taking place tomorrow in Skopje

8. 12. 2025 | North Macedonia - Nursing and Midwifery, PR, Regional cooperation, Slovenian Development Assistance

Tomorrow, 9 December, the project Advancing Nursing and Midwifery Education and Establishing the System for the Recognition of Professional Qualifications in the Republic of North Macedonia will conclude with a final workshop and closing event in Skopje. The gathering will bring together representatives of the Ministries of Health and Education, higher education institutions, and professional nursing and midwifery associations to review progress over the past two years and outline next steps to sustain reforms.

The concluding workshop will focus on two core pillars of the project:
• Operationalising the regulatory framework for nursing and midwifery professions, including institutional responsibilities, future processes, and sustainability requirements.
• Implementing the reformed undergraduate curricula in higher education institutions, bringing together decision-makers to discuss practical steps for roll-out and alignment with EU standards.

These discussions build on extensive work carried out throughout 2024–2025, including the analysis of existing study programmes, the development of proposed national curricula, technical workshops on regulation, and training sessions dedicated to strengthening nursing roles in primary care.

Joining the concluding event from the Slovenian side are Slovenian experts from the Nurses and Midwives Association of Slovenia (Zbornica – Zveza) and the Angela Boškin Faculty of Health Care, as well as representatives of the Slovenian Embassy in Skopje.

The project is implemented with the support of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia [through the International Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid Programme] and the Ministry of Health of the Republic of North Macedonia, with technical support from the WHO Office in North Macedonia.