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Government appoints Tomaž Perše, as Acting Director of the Institute of Macroeconomic Analysis and Development
At today’s session, the Government of the Republic of Slovenia appointed Tomaž Perše, MSc, as Acting Director of the Institute of Macroeconomic Analysis and Development (IMAD). He will take up the post on 1 October 2026 and serve until a new Director…
Autumn Forecast of Economic Trends 2026: economic growth strengthens markedly this year before moderating in the coming years; inflation also slightly higher
Economic growth is projected to be considerably higher this year (3.8%) than last year (1.5%), with the broad-based strengthening of economic activity also significantly exceeding our spring forecast (2.0%). The acceleration, particularly pronounced…
Slovenian Economic Mirror 4/2026: Relatively favourable economic developments at the beginning of the second quarter; inflation accelerates
Economic developments remained relatively favourable at the beginning of the second quarter amid heightened uncertainty. Following stronger growth since the beginning of the year, exports remained broadly unchanged in April and were higher in real…
Government reappoints Alenka Kajzer as Acting Director of the Institute of Macroeconomic Analysis and Development
At its session on 4 June 2026, the Government of the Republic of Slovenia reappointed Alenka Kajzer as Acting Director of the Institute of Macroeconomic Analysis and Development (IMAD), effective from 6 June 2026. Her mandate shall last until the…
Slovenian Economic Mirror 3/2026: In Q1 2026, the war in the Middle East had not yet had a significant impact on economic activity; confidence weakened and inflation accelerated in April
In Slovenia, the war in the Middle East had not yet had a more visible impact on economic activity in the first quarter of this year, and economic growth strengthened (by 0.7% quarter-on-quarter and 3.0% year-on-year). Growth exceeded expectations,…
From implementers to creators: Quality of life in Slovenia – Development report 2026
Slovenia continues to maintain a high quality of life; however, rising global pressures, demographic change, limited adaptability and insufficient investment in the future are constraining the full utilisation of its development potential. The Report…
Slovenian Economic Mirror 2/2026: Activity in the export-oriented segment of the economy increased at the beginning of the year; it also rose in construction, while consumption growth moderated
Indicators of economic developments in the first months of the year pointed to an improvement in the export-oriented segment of the economy and in construction, while household consumption growth moderated. Exports of goods increased month-on-month…
Spring Forecast of Economic Trends 2026: economic growth to strengthen amid gradual export sector recovery and rising private consumption; currently heightened geopolitical uncertainty
Under the baseline scenario, which does not assume persistently elevated oil and gas prices or disruptions to their supply, economic growth in Slovenia is projected to strengthen to 2.0% this year – broadly in line with the autumn forecast – assuming…
Government reappoints Alenka Kajzer as Acting Director of the Institute of Macroeconomic Analysis and Development
At its session today, the Government of the Republic of Slovenia reappointed Alenka Kajzer as Acting Director of the Institute of Macroeconomic Analysis and Development of the Republic of Slovenia, effective 6 March 2026, until the appointment of a…
Cooperation between IMAD and the World Health Organization in the preparation of a national study on affordable access to health care in Slovenia
The Institute of Macroeconomic Analysis and Development of the Republic of Slovenia (IMAD) and the Ministry of Health, in cooperation with the World Health Organization (WHO), have prepared a report on affordable access to health care in Slovenia.…