Slovenia |
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At a glance
Slovenia has been a member of the euro area since 1 January 2007. Euro banknotes and coins were introduced on the same date. The euro replaced the Slovenian tolar (SIT) at a conversion rate of EUR 1 = SIT 239.640.
Slovenia is represented by Alenka Bratušek, Prime Minister, at Euro Summit meetings and by its Minister of Finance, Uroš Čufer, at Eurogroup meetings.
- Adoption of the euro: 01/01/2007
- Former currency: Slovenian tolar (EUR 1 = SIT 239.640 )
- GDP per capita (current prices): €17 400 (2011 - Eurostat)
- Number of votes at the Council of the EU: 4
- Member of the Schengen area: Yes
- Official languages: Slovenian (sl)
Government
Slovenia has A bicameral parliamentary system. The Parliament is composed of the National Assembly (Državni zbor) and the Council of State (Državni svet).
The National Assembly has 90 members who are elected for four years, with two seats reserved for the Hungarian and Italian minorities.
The Council of State has 40 members who are elected by indirect suffrage for five years.
The President of the Republic is the head of state and is elected by direct universal suffrage every five years. The President proposes the appointment of the Prime Minister to the Parliament, which must give its agreement.
Other facts:
- Political system: parliamentary republic
- Voting age: 18, voting not compulsory
- National Day: 25 June (date of independence from the former Yugoslavia – 1991)
Institutions
Contacts
Permanent Representation to the EU
Rue du Commerce/Handelsstraat 44
1000 Bruxelles/Brussel
BELGIUM
Tel. +32 22136300
E-mail: spbr@gov.si
Website
Documents
Excessive Deficit Procedure
Key facts and figures
- Member of the euro area: since 1 January 2007
- EU accession: 1 May 2004
- Capital: Ljubljana
- Population: 2 055 496 (2012 - Eurostat)
- Area: 20 273 km2
Representatives
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Euro Summit
Alenka Bratušek |
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Eurogroup
Uroš Čufer |