New Ambassadors from Germany and UK in Slovenia

Ljubljana – Sylvia Groneick, the newly appointed German Ambassador to Slovenia, has outlined her primary objectives for her four-year term, focusing on enhancing German-Slovenian collaboration in climate protection and advocating for the integration of the Western Balkans into the European Union. Groneick emphasized the urgency of addressing the climate crisis, stating that both Germany and Slovenia, as industrialized nations, share the responsibility of transforming their industries to achieve climate neutrality. In her remarks, Groneick expressed her commitment to accelerating this transformation through strengthened economic ties between Germany and Slovenia. She underscored the necessity of advancing EU enlargement to include the Western Balkans, asserting that both countries are aligned in their goal to make progress in this area. Furthermore, she highlighted the need for EU reforms to ensure that the enlargement process is efficient and effective. The significance of integrating the Western Balkans into Euro-Atlantic connections was echoed by Victoria Harrison, the new British Ambassador to Slovenia. Harrison, who is the first blind ambassador from the UK, shares Slovenia's perspective that fostering these connections is crucial for the region's long-term stability. She aims to collaborate with Slovenia to promote this vision, reinforcing the importance of international partnerships in addressing regional challenges. As both ambassadors embark on their respective missions, their focus on climate action and EU integration reflects a broader commitment to fostering stability and sustainability in the region.