Ljubljana – Slovenia is performing exceptionally well in climate policy and is successfully implementing key elements of decarbonisation strategies central to the EU’s clean industry agreement, stated European Commissioner for Climate Wopke Hoekstra following a meeting with Slovenian Minister for Environment, Climate and Energy Bojan Kumer. Kumer highlighted the necessity for an equitable allocation of EU funds to support decarbonisation efforts.
The Commissioner noted Slovenia’s commendable progress in climate policy, indicating that the country effectively addresses both the climate and clean growth aspects of its decarbonisation strategies, thereby enhancing its independence.
“This approach should guide us moving forward. It lies at the core of the clean industry agreement introduced by the EU two weeks ago, which aims to aid economic development, achieve climate objectives, and diminish reliance on external sources,” remarked the Commissioner, who views this agreement as a beneficial framework for the EU’s future.
Minister Kumer emphasized that a primary objective of this commission should be to create conditions that foster decarbonisation and related innovations, ultimately boosting the competitiveness of the European economy.
He also called for a more equitable distribution of funds from European sources aimed at supporting decarbonisation, while underscoring specific considerations related to Slovenia that the new European climate legislation must address.
During their visit, Kumer and Hoekstra toured Steklarna Hrastnik, which successfully secured funding from the Innovation Fund for its innovative project. In collaboration with the Chemical Institute, the company has developed a hybrid regenerative glass furnace that significantly enhances energy efficiency and reduces emissions in the glass industry. (March 12)
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