Slovenia lifts ban on arms trade with Israel
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President of the Slovenian Democratic Party (SDS) Janez Jansa is sworn in as the prime minister of Slovenia, in Ljubljana, Slovenia, May 22, 2026. REUTERS/Borut Zivulovic
June 11 (Reuters) - Slovenia's government has revoked a 2025 decision banning the export and transit of weapons and military equipment to Israel, as well as most arms imports from the country, the Defence Ministry said on Thursday.
• The ministry said the ban, introduced in July, was no longer necessary as the trade in arms is already governed by national law and European Union rules.
• It added that existing legislation and regulations already define licensing procedures and controls, and Thursday's decision was also aligned with the EU Common Position on arms export controls.
• The 2025 measure barred the export, transit of military goods to Israel and imports from Israel, exempting equipment needed for Slovenia's security.
• The measure was introduced under then-Prime Minister Robert Golob, who said Slovenia was the first EU country to impose such an embargo.
• In June, Slovenia's parliament approved Prime Minister Janez Jansa's centre-right government, ending a political deadlock since a March election produced no outright majority.
(Reporting by Antonis Pothitos; Editing by William Maclean)
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