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Tito, his direct involvement in domestic policy and governing somewhat diminished,
dies at age 87, opening the floodgates that lead to the dissolution of the federal republic
in the next decade.
1988
The sentencing of three Slovenian journalists and a junior army officer for passing on
'military secrets' brings mass demonstrations; independent political parties are estab-
lished.
1989
The May Declaration calls for a sovereign state for Slovenes based on democracy and
respect for human rights.
1990
Slovenian electorate overwhelmingly votes for an independent republic to go into ef-
fect within six months; Belgrade brands the action secessionist and anti-constitutional
and raids the state coffers of US$2 billion.
June/July 1991
Slovenia quits the Yugoslav Federation; fighting erupts when the Yugoslav army
marches on Slovenia and meets resistance from the Territorial Defence Forces; the war
lasts 10 days and leaves 66 people dead.
1992
The EC formally recognises independent Slovenia; Slovenia is admitted to the United
Nations as the 176th member-state; Serbia and Montenegro's bid for admission as the
Federal Republic of Yugoslavia is rejected.
2004
Slovenia enters the EU as a full member along with nine other countries and becomes
the first transition country to graduate from borrower status to donor partner at the
World Bank.
2007
