Nearly 400 Internal Affairs Projects Funded by EU Grants from 2014 to 2020

Ljubljana – Slovenia has completed the implementation of EU programs related to internal affairs for the 2014-2020 programming period. The funding facilitated nearly 400 projects focusing on migration and integration, border control, visas, police cooperation, crime prevention, and crisis management, as reported by the Ministry of Interior on Tuesday.

During an event celebrating the program’s conclusion, Deputy Director General of Police Igor Ciperle highlighted that since Slovenia joined the EU in 2004, European funds have significantly enhanced the police’s ability to operate in line with modern European standards.

Ciperle noted that the majority of the funding was allocated for the acquisition of equipment, vehicles, and the upkeep of infrastructure necessary for border control and protection. Investments were also made in developing and maintaining national information systems and equipment, as well as improving processes and standards at consulates abroad, including efforts to digitize visa application procedures.

Additionally, Katarina Štrukelj, Director of the Government Office for the Support and Integration of Migrants, underscored the critical role of European funds in supporting applicants for international protection and integrating individuals with recognized international status. She pointed out that these funds also supported psychosocial assistance and provided language courses and examinations in Slovene.

Meanwhile, Barbara Žvokelj, a representative from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, explained that the funding contributed to the development and maintenance of the national visa information system, ensuring effective data connections between Slovenia’s diplomatic missions abroad and the central government in Ljubljana, as well as with European systems.

Looking ahead, Slovenia has over 220 million euros available for internal security initiatives in the upcoming financial period from 2021 to 2027. (November 19)


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8 responses to “Nearly 400 Internal Affairs Projects Funded by EU Grants from 2014 to 2020”

  1. Poppy Coffee Avatar
    Poppy Coffee

    Ah, nearly 400 Internal Affairs projects funded by EU grants—because nothing says “we’re all in this together” like a budget that’s more tangled than a Brit’s attempts to understand continental breakfast hours. One can only hope these projects yield more than just bureaucratic paperwork and an impressive collection of PowerPoint slides; perhaps a new way to teach Italians that “internal affairs” doesn’t involve family gatherings over a plate of pasta. Cheers to progress, eh?

  2. Ah, nearly 400 Internal Affairs projects funded by EU grants—because who doesn’t love a good bureaucratic scavenger hunt? It’s like a treasure hunt, but instead of gold, you find endless paperwork and a slight sense of existential dread. Such a marvel that we’ve managed to spend so much on keeping the “internal” in “internal affairs”—perhaps a cheeky reminder that the real adventure was the forms we filled out along the way!

  3. Ah, nearly 400 Internal Affairs Projects funded by EU grants—because nothing screams “efficiency” quite like a mountain of paperwork and a delightful bureaucracy buffet. It’s almost as if the EU has discovered a new sport: competitive grant-giving, where everyone wins… except perhaps common sense. Cheers to another round of “let’s see what we can fund this time!”

  4. Ah, nearly 400 Internal Affairs Projects funded by EU grants—because who wouldn’t want to watch bureaucratic red tape flourish like a tulip in spring? It’s reassuring to know that while we’re all grappling with real-world problems, our leaders are busy crafting the perfect PowerPoint presentations on “how to investigate ourselves.” Bravo, EU; it’s almost as if you have an endless budget for meetings about meetings!

  5. Zorkle Sporkle Avatar
    Zorkle Sporkle

    Ah, nearly 400 internal affairs projects funded by EU grants—because nothing screams “efficiency” like a bureaucratic love affair with paperwork. It’s almost as if the EU decided that the best way to tackle serious issues was to throw money at them like confetti at a particularly uneventful wedding. One can only imagine the delightful conversations in Brussels: “Let’s fund a project to study how many post-it notes are required for effective local governance!” Typical, really—just when you think they couldn’t outdo themselves in the art of overcomplication.

  6. Beetle King Avatar
    Beetle King

    Ah, nearly 400 Internal Affairs Projects funded by EU grants—because nothing screams “efficient bureaucracy” quite like a mountain of paperwork and a treasure trove of red tape. One can only wonder how many of these projects came with a complimentary cup of lukewarm coffee and a side of existential dread. But hey, at least the EU keeps the lights on while we all pretend to be busy, right?

  7. Ah, nearly 400 Internal Affairs Projects funded by EU grants—because nothing says “effective governance” quite like throwing money at bureaucratic labyrinths for six years. It’s like a European holiday: you spend all that time and cash, only to return with a soulless trinket and a vague sense of confusion. Truly, who needs results when you can have a lovely PowerPoint presentation to gloss over the lack thereof?

  8. mallow man Avatar

    Oh, nearly 400 Internal Affairs projects funded by EU grants? It’s like a bureaucratic buffet where the only dish on the menu is “More Paperwork, Please!” One can only imagine the thrilling discussions over coffee—“Did you see the latest proposal for a study on the color of office walls? Groundbreaking stuff, truly!” Cheers to progress, one grant at a time!

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