Government Office for Slovenians Abroad of the Republic of Slovenia

01/11/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/12/2026 12:22

Prime Minister Golob: The brightest moments of Slovenian history are marked by unity

Today, Prime Minister Robert Golob attended the central 69th commemorative ceremony marking the three-day Battle of Dražgoše. At the event, the Prime Minister was the keynote speaker and also laid a wreath.
[Link]

Prime Minister Robert Golob attended the central 69th commemorative ceremony marking the three-day Battle of Dražgoše | Author Bor Slana/STA

In his address, the Prime Minister underlined the importance of the historical unity of the Slovene nation in the struggle for freedom, noting that unity, solidarity and courage formed the foundation of the most difficult, yet also the brightest moments in Slovenian history.

"The brightest moments of Slovenian history are marked by unity - unity of thought, spirit and action," he said.

He recalled the Battle of Dražgoše as a symbol of defiance and rejected attempts to distort history or to artificially deepen divisions in contemporary society. The Prime Minister also drew attention to present-day challenges, including the rise of extremist movements, and stressed the responsibility of the current generation to safeguard the fundamental values of democracy, the rule of law and the social state.

"Only by standing together, united, hand in hand, can we ensure that Slovenia remains an upright, developed and proud country, home to free people," the Prime Minister concluded.

Government Office for Slovenians Abroad of the Republic of Slovenia published this content on January 11, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained herein. Distributed via Public Technologies (PUBT), unedited and unaltered, on January 12, 2026 at 18:22 UTC. If you believe the information included in the content is inaccurate or outdated and requires editing or removal, please contact us at [email protected]