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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission concluded its regular consultations in Slovenia today. Minister Klemen Bostjancic emphasized that Slovenia remains a stable, resilient and well-managed economy during the global turmoil, which is also confirmed by the IMF's closing statement.Deputy Governor of the Bank of Slovenia Primoz Dolenc, Minister Bostjancic and Head of the International Monetary Fund Mission Huidan Lin | Author: Ministry of Finance 1 / 4 IMF representatives, led by the new Head of Mission Huidan Lin, met with representatives of the Ministry of Finance, the Bank of Slovenia, other ministries, the Office of the Republic of Slovenia for Macroeconomic Analysis and Development, the Fiscal Council, trade unions, employers and other institutions as part of the consultations in Slovenia. The consultations are intended to review recent economic trends, the functioning of the financial sector and banking system, and future challenges. In a statement after the consultations, Minister Bostjancic recalled that Slovenia's economic growth will strengthen in the coming years after this year's slowdown, which was mainly a result of external factors. The state budget for 2026 supports growth while at the same time enabling gradual consolidation, which the IMF considers appropriate. "It is true - in the pre-election year, fiscal policy was expansionary and exceeded potential growth, but at the same time I emphasize that all of this is within the framework of the outlined path," said the minister. In its findings, the IMF also highlights structural reforms and recognizes progress in pension reform, healthcare, long-term care and capital market development. "Structural reforms are always demanding. This is nothing unusual - it is the case everywhere in Europe. But we are tackling them gradually, thoughtfully and with the goal of long-term sustainability. And yes, challenges remain. That is precisely why the IMF recommendations are welcome: they are a valuable external view that helps us check the direction and pace of adopting measures," said the minister.
