Two days ago an accountant contacted me and said: »Mr Kos, I’ve just spent over two hours on google, reading about you. And I must say you’re an interesting person!«
My response was: »Wow. Really? There’s that much about me on the net?«
And she went: »Well, have you never googled your name?«

So I did. I googled my name and one of the first articles I saw was a epistle I gave as a ‘birthday wish’ to the 25th anniversary on the independence of Slovenia. And the picture of my younger self. 😂

I read what I wrote and realized my perception has not changed a bit — I still think Slovenia could learn a lot from Luxembourg and I’m happy to see the efforts for stronger cooperation. And more than ever I now believe that the two countries have an immense potential for cooperation. And I’m ready to help with that!

Read my message below. And if you also believe Slovenia and Luxembourg share more than just the continent, reach out to emil@emilkos.eu and let’s make it happen together!

Original post is available here.

Epistle to Slovenia on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of independence

Slovenia is celebrating its 25th birthday and is thus transitioning from puberty to a period of maturity, self-confidence and recognition. She has put a lot of effort into positioning herself on the world map and we enjoy watching her succeed. On the global map, Slovenia has a similar starting point as Luxembourg. Watching her from Luxembourg, which seems to be much more successful, I wish that, as a younger member of the European Union, she would move closer to the club of fast-growing and influential countries as quickly as possible. For this, he has all the potential, young talents and work values. Why not find an example and a mentor in some of the practices introduced by Luxembourg – a country that is a quarter of the size of Slovenia, but has five times the GDP?

I have lived in Luxembourg alone for almost four years. I notice the growing interest of Slovenians and Slovenian companies in Luxembourg, but at the same time I unfortunately note that the presence of Slovenia and Slovenian products in Luxembourg is barely perceptible. I suggest that Slovenia start active integration with Luxembourg as soon as possible, not only through strengthened economic diplomacy, but perhaps also by adopting some of the practices that can make even a small country more competitive and attractive. The Slovenian Society in Luxembourg will be happy to help.

Emil Kos
(former) president of the Slovenian Society in Luxembourg