Plenković and Merz: In uncertain global circumstances, we are strengthening the partnership between Croatia and Germany
Prime Minister Andrej Plenković met today in Berlin with the Federal Chancellor of Germany, Friedrich Merz, with whom he discussed bilateral relations, strengthening economic cooperation and the procurement of 44 Leopard tanks, the most modern tanks available on the market. They also discussed key topics for the future of the European Union in view of the meeting of the European Council, finding a solution for further financial support to Ukraine, as well as international efforts to achieve a lasting and just peace in that country.
10.12.2025.
Economic forum is a strong contribution to the further strengthening of Croatian-German relationsDuring the visit of Prime Minister Andrej Plenković to Germany, the Croatian-German Economic Forum was held, with the aim of further strengthening relations between Croatia and its most important foreign trade partner, with the participation of around forty Croatian companies. At the opening of the Forum, Prime Minister Plenković presented the most important Croatian economic indicators and achievements to German businessmen and invited them to invest in Croatia. He expressed his hope that today's Forum would contribute to strengthening existing and creating new partnerships, emphasizing that the Government would be available to everyone in this context and provide assistance within its powers. 10.12.2025.
Plenković and Macron: We continue to strengthen the Croatian-French partnership, European resilience and competitivenessPrime Minister Andrej Plenković met tonight, in the Elysee Palace, with the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, at whose invitation he is on a two-day official visit to Paris. After the meeting, the Action Plan for the implementation of the Croatian-French Strategic Partnership, the Contract for the procurement of Caesar self-propelled howitzers and the Letter of Intent on the procurement of improved Rafale aircraft capabilities were signed. "We continue to strengthen the Croatian-French partnership. The goal of these activities is also complementarity with strengthening European resilience and competitiveness, as well as preserving the common values on which the European Union rests," it was said after the meeting. 08.12.2025.
