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At today’s session the Government of the Republic of Slovenia appointed Maja Bednaš as the Acting Director of the Institute of Macroeconomic Analysis and Development. Her term of office is limited until the appointment of a new director or until 5…

In Slovenia, the growth of the export part of the economy has slowed, while the growth of activities oriented predominantly to the domestic market is similar to last year. Employment growth has also eased amid somewhat weaker economic growth and…

In the weeks ahead key orientations of wage policy will be formed both in the private and, indeed, particularly in the public sector. Pressures on wage growth have strengthened in the last quarter for several reasons. The unemployment rate is…

Economic growth is expected to total 4.4% this year and remain at relatively high levels in the next year (3.7%). Export growth is expected to be somewhat more moderate this year and in the next, yet still strong. Investment growth will remain high.…

After the interruption early in the year, Slovenia has recorded a continuation of slightly more favourable GDP developments in the last few months. The labour market situation continues to improve. Growth in loans to domestic non-banking sectors…

Economic growth in the euro area slowed in the first quarter; owing to uncertainties in the international environment, prospects are less optimistic than in the autumn. Economic growth in Slovenia also eased at the beginning of the year, largely on…

At the beginning of the year, activity in export-oriented sectors of the economy was slowed by developments in the international environment, while construction activity and private consumption continued to expand. The strong growth of Slovenia’s…

Back on track to convergence with more developed Member States, Slovenia has been moving towards an inclusive society in the last few years; it has also reduced pressures on the environment. In certain areas developments have deviated significantly…

As of this week, the Institute of Macroeconomic Analysis and Development is assuming the tasks of national productivity board. The Government of the Republic of Slovenia adopted the Ordinance on the Organisation and Work of the Institute of…

Economic activity in Slovenia remains high at the beginning of the year and the prospects favourable. The number of employed persons continues to increase; wage growth has also strengthened slightly in the recent period. The average consumer price…