The 2nd regular session of the Koroške Regional Council for the 2026/2027 term was held in Prevalje

The Minister introduced the reorganization of the Ministry and the ministry's activities to simplify and shorten procedures for environmental impact assessments and the adoption of spatial plans. All these measures will have a significant impact on work efficiency, which is already reflected in the accelerated absorption of European funds, the expansion of economic activities, the development of infrastructure and the implementation of regional projects.

An important part of the discussion was devoted to flood control projects and rehabilitation and investment processes . Measures worth a total of almost 50 million euros were implemented or planned for measures on Carinthian watercourses after the floods in 2023. The ministry is also continuing to prepare project documentation and implement rehabilitation measures on individual watercourses in Carinthian municipalities. Roman Kramer, Director of the Slovenian Water Directorate, emphasized that it is important to implement such measures that will not only be rehabilitation, but also an upgrade that will enable better preparedness for future extreme weather events and sustainable protection of lives and property.

The Minister and her colleagues also explained that they are already implementing certain measures to speed up procedures, including the verification of applications for the payment of cohesion funds and the acquisition of contracts for flood rehabilitation projects. Municipalities have not yet received contracts for DRR projects that are linked to the relevant line ministry, and as a result cannot draw on European funds.

In the field of spatial planning, the preparation of the national spatial plan for the third development axis on the Otiški Vrh–Holmec section was also presented, which will significantly contribute to improving transport connectivity Koroške. The preparation of expert bases, an environmental report and a proposal for a national spatial plan is in the final phase. Adoption is planned by the end of 2027. State Secretary Peter Lovšin assured that the ministry will further accelerate interdepartmental coordination to complete the project. An appeal has been filed against the already adopted DPN Slovenj Gradec – Dravograd, which may have consequences for further activities on this section.