Independent Slovenia gained crucial recognition 25 years ago

The crucial recognition came after the July 1991 Brijuni agreement, which ended the ten-day war in Slovenia and was the first international agreement between Slovenia and the European Community. 

The integration of Slovenia into the international community was followed by recognitions from across the globe and in May Slovenia was already admitted to the UN.

The first to recognise Slovenia, on 26 June 1991, was neighbouring Croatia, which declared independence on the same day. Some of the former Soviet states followed in the second half of the year.

Iceland, Sweden and Germany recognised Slovenia on 19 December 1991, with Sweden and Germany's recognition taking effect on 15 January the next year.

The first overseas countries to recognise Slovenia were Canada and Australia on 15 and 16 January 1992, respectively.

Russia said yes on 14 February,...