Slovenia Health Policy: Health minister candidate Tadej Ostrc says the new government will cut waiting times by activating all capacities, strengthening primary care, and pushing reorganisation plus digitalisation. Healthcare Access & Accountability: The Human Rights Ombudsman calls for national-level implementation of the right to drinking water, linking it to health, dignity and life. Local Health System Pressure: A report warns the incoming cabinet may leave little of the outgoing health reform intact, leaving the next minister with an “impossible task.” Health & Business in the EU Market: Cosmos Health expands its Sky Premium Life nutraceutical/wellness brand distribution to all 27 EU member states via Skroutz, including Slovenia. Pharma & OTC Supply: Salus signs a deal to acquire Farmedica (over-the-counter natural medicines) for about EUR 21.6m. Mental Health Policy (EU): Ireland’s Mary Butler highlights patient involvement and “lived experience” in European mental health policy at a patient engagement forum. Health Governance Watch: The Ombudsman says the government and energy ministry interfered with the Energy Agency over electricity network charges—an issue tied to a healthy living environment. Waiting Times Snapshot: An OECD report ranks Slovenia among Europe’s worst for specialist waits, citing long delays such as nearly two years for hip replacement.