The Slovenian government has approved a proposal to revise the country’s 2026 state budget, together with the accompanying budget documents.

The revision takes into account changes in the timing of funds available through the European Recovery and Resilience Facility, amendments to labour legislation and additional obligations related to defence expenditure.

The government said the revised budget reflects developments that have occurred since the original financial plan was prepared.

European recovery funding is one of the factors included in the updated budget framework. Slovenia is adjusting its financial planning to account for the time available to draw funds under the European recovery programme.

The revision also incorporates changes resulting from amendments to labour legislation. These changes have financial implications that need to be reflected in the state budget.

Defence spending is another element included in the revised financial framework. Slovenia is accounting for additional obligations connected with the commitments it has undertaken in the area of defence expenditure.

The government has therefore updated its financial planning to reflect these developments rather than relying solely on the assumptions used when the original budget was adopted.

The revised proposal will proceed through Slovenia’s parliamentary procedure for consideration and approval.

The budget revision provides an updated framework for government spending during 2026 and aligns public finances with changes in funding availability, legislation and expenditure commitments.

The decision is part of the government’s ongoing management of Slovenia’s public finances and ensures that the state budget reflects the latest financial and policy requirements.