SloveniaA meeting was held in Maribor between local mayors from the Podravje region and Slovenia's Minister for Local Self-Government, Cohesion, and Regional Development, Dr. Monika Kirbiš Rojs. The discussion focused on key development issues for the Podravje region, including the implementation of the Regional Development Agreement, preparation of the Regional Development Program for Podravje, and shaping the foundations for the future EU financial perspective after 2028. The minister emphasized the importance of aligning development goals early and actively involving regions in preparing future policies. She highlighted the need to define development priorities promptly, prepare quality projects, and approach Brussels with clear objectives and unified regional positions. Participants agreed that successful preparation for the next development period requires close cooperation between the state, municipalities, development institutions, businesses, and other stakeholders in the region.
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Why these scores (Factual 95 · Objective 90): The article accurately reports on a work meeting between mayors and the minister, detailing participants, agenda items, and quotes from the minister. It presents facts without bias. Objectivity is high but slightly lower due to the official nature of the report which may lean towards institutional p
