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Ljubljana – The Slovenian government and representatives of the automobile industry have determined at a meeting on the challenges of the sector that the sector is in relatively good condition. They agreed on measures that will help it overcome any potential crisis and achieve the necessary innovation breakthrough. In doing so, they are also counting on European funds.
As the coordinator of the Slovenian automotive industry project GREMO Mission Iztok Seljak stated in the press release, they agreed at the meeting with Prime Minister Robert Golob and the ministerial team to prepare a project through which the agreed funds amounting to 200 million euros will be doubled.
They are counting on European funds, he explained, adding that they agreed to develop the project by the end of the year. Then they would start negotiations with Brussels.
The Minister for Economy, Tourism, and Sport Matjaž Han said that the government has already decided to redirect some cohesion funds into projects for the development of advanced technologies. A review by sectors would be done by February next year, and from this source, in his estimation, between 100 to 200 million euros could be collected.
They also agreed on measures towards the geostrategic diversification of the Slovenian automotive supply industry to reduce dependence on European car manufacturers. Among other measures, they also highlighted those in the field of debureaucratization. (October 18)