The embassy has grown recently to seven officers and will increase further with the addition of a temporary political/military position and a possible new assistant defense attach? position. This is a substantial staff for a SEP mission, but may be appropriate, given the increased workload associated with Slovenia?s NATO candidacy and membership.
Embassy Ljubljana?s SEP designation may no longer be appropriate and should be reviewed. Political and economic reporting is solid. Under the current Ambassador, the embassy has improved its reputation for objective reporting. The public affairs section is fully engaged and effective but is straining to handle multiple demands with minimal staff.
The embassy, with assistance from OBO, should actively pursue the possibility of acquiring property adjacent to the mission to improve operational efficiency and security and to address a potential increase in the consular workload that would result from any elimination of the visa waiver system.
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