Speaker

Former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia
Tanja Fajon is a former Slovenian politician, and former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia with extensive experience in European and International environment. During her tenure, she played a prominent role in shaping Slovenia’s foreign policy priorities and representing the country during its membership of the United Nations Security Council (2024-2025). Her engagement focused on international peace and security, multilateralism, respect for international law, and addressing major geopolitical challenges. Throughout her political career, Fajon has developed particular expertise in the Western Balkans and European Union enlargement.
She served for more than a decade as a Member of the European Parliament, focusing on foreign affairs, European enlargement, democracy, and human rights.
Her experience at the intersection of European policymaking, regional diplomacy, and global security provides a distinctive perspective on the future of Europe, geopolitical developments, and international cooperation.