Prime Minister Golob: Slovenia will also become competitive in railway infrastructure

The Prime Minister and the Minister of Infrastructure unveiled a commemorative plaque at the start of construction work as part of the upgrade of the central part of the Ljubljana Railway Station | Author Katja Kodba/STA

In his address, Prime Minister Golob highlighted the significance of this modernisation project. "Today's project confirms that this Government's decision to significantly increase public investment is the right one. Slovenia invests almost twice as much as its neighbours, as a percentage of GDP, and this sets us apart from most countries in Europe. I believe that the state must lead by example and invest in infrastructure, encouraging private capital to follow," he said.

The Prime Minister also emphasised that addressing mobility is one of the key areas in tackling the climate crisis. "Rail infrastructure is key to this effort. Today, we are not only laying the foundation stone for the Ljubljana railway station, but we are doing much more: contributing to the convergence of the main rail corridors."

The Prime Minister noted that with the completion of this project, Slovenia will finally earn its place on the European railway map, reflecting its existing forte in the areas of foreign policy, economy, equality and social welfare.

Our country already enjoys an excellent international reputation. "Slovenia is often cited as an example by some of the world's most powerful and largest countries when it comes to alliances, foreign policy and the United Nations. It is mentioned by all members of the Security Council, as well as by senior representatives of European banks, economies and organisations, both in terms of economic indicators and in terms of our ability to take care of social welfare and the fact that the level of inequality in Slovenia is among the lowest in the world," the Prime Minister stressed.

The Prime Minister highlighted the Government's commitment to long-term goals. "The modernisation of the railway station is also an example of how the Government plans not just for one term but is but is committed to following up on this project also in the next term as well," concluded Prime Minister Golob.