Slovenia

Political Program

1848

United Slovenia became the first Slovene political program. A political program is a set of principle goals which are supported by a political party. This political program was established so they would have a system of government and politics.

National Council

1918

The state of Slovenes joined the Kingdom of Serbs and Croats in 1918. The National Council of Slovenes, Croats, Serbs was established. This national council ceased their relations with Austria and Hungary.

Creation

1945

The state of Slovenia was created in 1945. It was created as a part of federal Yugoslavia. Slovenia was a republic of Yugoslavia.

Independence

1991

Slovenia declared its independence from Yugoslavia in 1991. The Yugoslav army intervened. The Slovenes defended their country. The Yugoslav army withdrew.

United Nations

1992

The Europian Union recognized Slovenia's independence. Slovenia signed associated agreement with EU. Slovenia joined the United Nations in 1992.

NATO Invitation

2002

Slovenia was invited to join NATO in 2002. NATO is an international alliance that consists of 29 member states. NATO provides protection.

Admission to NATO

2004

Slovenia was admitted to NATO in 2004. Slovenia also joined the European Union. The European Union is a political and economic union of 28 member states.

Euro Currency

2007

Slovenia was the first former communist state to adopt euro currency. The euro currency is a type of currency members of the European Union use. 1 euro equals 1.12 U.S. Dollar.

EU Presidency

2008

Slovenia was the first former communist state to assume the EU presidency. The presidency of the council of the European Union is responsible for the functioning of the council. The presidency is currently held by Romania.

Flooding

2010

Flooding was caused by heavy rains in three regions including the capital. This caused over €15 million in damages. It also killed three people.