At the Slovenian Technology Forum (STF), we believe that this is one of the key moments for the future of the European Innovation Area — and an opportunity for Slovenia to clearly and decisively support reforms that will enable faster business growth, more investment and a stronger single market.
The Single Market as an Engine for Innovation and Growth
In an invitation to the leaders of the Member States, António Costa, President of the European Council stressed that the single market must become a stronger factor of simplification for citizens and businesses. The European Union needs to tackle national barriers more effectively and create a regulatory framework that is more conducive to investment, innovation and growth.
A special role is played by the proposal to introduce a new 28th regime, which would make it easier for companies to expand on the European market and reduce administrative burdens. At the same time, accelerating the Savings and Investment Union is key to better channelling European savings into productive investment.
The European Council will also address key issues:
• how to complete the creation of a genuine single market;
• how to encourage companies to invest more and innovate in key sectors
• how to ensure a more favourable regulatory environment for businesses,
• and what role the 28th regime can play in this.
Appeal to the Slovenian government: time for clear support for reforms
The Slovenian Technology Forum is therefore hosted by the Prime Minister of the Republic of Slovenia, dr. Robert Goloba, addressed a call for Slovenia to strongly support key European reforms at the upcoming European Council meeting.
We expect Slovenia to support all priority activities and proposals that lead to:
• a real breakthrough in the creation of a Capital Markets Union,
• the creation of the European Union of Savings and Investment,
• the introduction of the 28th regime or the possibility of establishing a pan-European legal entity;
• Simplifying the regulatory environment for businesses.
Such measures are not an abstract European agenda, but a concrete opportunity for Slovenian companies — especially high-tech, development-oriented and export-oriented companies and start-ups, which are the foundation of the future competitiveness of the Slovenian economy.
The call can be found at this link
Support for the EU-INC initiative and the role of Slovenia
We support the Slovenian Technology Forum together with companies and individuals EU-INC initiativeadvocating systemic change for a more competitive and business-friendly European space.
We believe that the European Union needs to strengthen its capacity for business creation, growth and global competitiveness. Slovenia also has the opportunity to play an active and influential role.
A more open, competitive, united and connected European Union is not only a political objective but a necessary condition for the long-term development of the European economy.
This is why the upcoming European Council meeting is more than a formal event — it is a test of political will for the future of European innovation and entrepreneurial power.
The European Council meeting on 12 February 2026 opens a crucial debate on the future of the European economy. The Slovenian Technology Forum calls on the Slovenian government to support measures to strengthen the Single Market, the Capital Markets Union, the European Savings and Investment Union and the introduction of the 28th regime.These steps are essential to create a more competitive, innovative and business-friendly European environment in which Slovenian and European companies can grow faster and compete successfully on the global market.
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