University of Ljubljana, Slovenia: 1983, Bachelor's degree in Economics; 1989, Master's degree in Economics; 1993, PhD in Economics. 1983-84, Economic Analyst, former SDK (APP) Agency, Kranj; 1984-87, Assistant Director, Institute of Macroeconomic Analysis and Development, Ljubljana; 1988-93, Senior Researcher, Institute for Economic Research, Ljubljana; 1993-2001, Director, Institute of Macroeconomic Analysis and Development, Ljubljana; 1998, Head of Negotiating Team for the Accession of Slovenia to the European Union; 2000, Acting Director, Government Office for European Affairs; 2001-02, Minister Councillor, Prime Minister's Cabinet; since 2002, Minister for European Affairs of Slovenia.
