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Plenković on the meeting with Holy Father: Pope Leo is in excellent shape, sharp and involved in all key global topicsPrime Minister Andrej Plenković met today in the Vatican with the Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV. They confirmed the excellent relations between Croatia and the Holy See and the continuation of the regular dialogue between the Government and the Croatian Bishops' Conference on all important issues for the Catholic Church and Croatian society. They also discussed global challenges that require a firm commitment to peace, democratic values, solidarity and respect for international law. They stressed the importance of ending the war in Ukraine as soon as possible and achieving a lasting and just peace, and advocated for the stabilization of the situation in the Middle East. The Prime Minister emphasized the need to provide support to Bosnia and Herzegovina, in which Croats are one of the three constituent peoples. 05.12.2025. | News

Plenković and Parolin advocated for just peace in Ukraine and European perspective of the countries of Southeast EuropePrime Minister Andrej Plenković arrived today for a two-day official visit to the Holy See, which began with a meeting with the Secretary of State of the Holy See, Cardinal Pietro Parolin. They discussed bilateral relations, ending the war in Ukraine and establishing a just and lasting peace, and the European perspective of the countries of Southeast Europe, with an emphasis on Bosnia and Herzegovina. After the meeting with Cardinal Parolin, the Prime Minister held a lecture at the Pontifical Gregorian University in which he analysed the turbulent present and expressed his thoughts on the collective responsibility for shaping a peaceful, secure and prosperous future. He also visited the Franciscan Pontifical University Antonianum where, along with Fr. Miljenko Šteka, the guardian, he met with Croatian Franciscan students from Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. 04.12.2025. | News

Shaped by sacrifice, renewal and successful European integration, Croatia approaches the challenges facing EuropePrime Minister Andrej Plenković participated at the opening of the third Grand Continent Summit. It is a platform for high-level dialogue within Europe and between Europe and the rest of the world, which brings together European decision-makers, academics and leading intellectuals dedicated to the three major transformations of the continent, geopolitical, green and digital, with the aim of addressing the most pressing challenges of our time. He focused his speech on the theme of Europe at a crossroads, which seeks to build strategic sovereignty in multiple dimensions and lead its citizens towards a secure and prosperous future. He presented the Croatian perspective on the key areas and challenges that we must face together and the opportunities that we can seize together. 03.12.2025. | News

Plenković at The Economist summit on the Government's priorities, EU enlargement, defense and global securityPrime Minister Andrej Plenković participated today in the Second Annual Croatia Summit organized by The Economist, entitled "Unity, Stability and Innovation in a Transformative Europe", which brought together leaders, policymakers, and experts to explore how unity, stability, and innovation can guide Europe through this transformative era. In a conversation with Joan Hoey on the topic "How Croatia can contribute to stability and prosperity in the region", the Prime Minister addressed the Government's priorities in economic and social policy, regional cooperation, and defense and security. 03.12.2025. | News

Croatia and Luxembourg to strengthen economic cooperation especially in the IT sector, energy and defense industryPrime Minister Andrej Plenković met today with the Prime Minister of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg Luc Frieden, who is on an official visit to Croatia. The two prime ministers discussed global issues, achieving a just and lasting peace in Ukraine, further enlargement of the European Union, and the focus of the discussion on bilateral relations was the strengthening of economic cooperation, especially in the IT sector, energy, defense and financial industries. Prime Minister Frieden expressed Luxembourg's strong support for Croatia's membership in the OECD. 02.12.2025. | News

We remain firmly committed to supporting Ukraine and reaffirm our commitment to a just and lasting peacePrime Minister Andrej Plenković participated, together with Luxembourg Prime Minister Luc Frieden, in a meeting of the Trilateral Commission for Europe in Vienna, which was attended by a number of representatives from North America, Europe and Asia. After the panel, Prime Ministers Plenković and Frieden spoke by phone with President Zelenskyy about the peace plan for Ukraine. 24.11.2025. | News

European and African leaders on energy and economic cooperation, combating illegal migration, peace and securityPrime Minister Andrej Plenković is participating in the 7th European Union-African Union Summit in Luanda, Angola, on the theme "Promoting Peace and Prosperity through Effective Multilateralism". The summit, which marks 25 years of EU-AU partnership, as well as 50 years of independence of Angola and several other African countries, is co-chaired by Angolan President João Lourenço and European Council President António Costa. The European Union is also represented by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, and the African Union by African Union Commission President Mahmoud Ali Youssouf. 24.11.2025. | News

Economic cooperation, security, migration and EU enlargement focus of PM’s official visit to ItalyPrime Minister Andrej Plenković paid an official visit to the Italian Republic in Rome today, where he met with the President of the Italian Republic Sergio Mattarella, the President of the House of Representatives Lorenzo Fontana, and the Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. The delegation also included the representative of the Italian national minority in the Croatian Parliament, Furio Radin, which once again confirmed the quality care for the position of the Italian national minority in Croatia and the Croatian national minority in Italy. 19.11.2025. | News

Vukovar is a symbol of resistance and defense in the Homeland War in which Croatia won"Vukovar is a symbol of Croatia's resistance and defense in the just Homeland War against the Greater Serbian Milošević aggression, in which Croatia won," said Prime Minister Andrej Plenković in a statement to the media in Vukovar where, together with members of the Government, he participated in the commemoration of the Day of Remembrance of the Victims of the Homeland War and the Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Vukovar and Škabrnja. 18.11.2025. | News

Rijeka Gateway Terminal additional strong affirmation of Croatia on the international levelPrime Minister Andrej Plenković participated today at the ceremonial opening of the Rijeka Gateway Terminal, the most technologically advanced and fully automated container terminal in this part of Europe, which represents one of the most important logistics investments in the modern history of Croatia. The opening of the terminal marks the beginning of a new phase in the development of the Rijeka port system and Croatian logistics, opening up numerous economic opportunities. Prime Minister Plenković pointed out that 380 million euros has been invested in the terminal so far, emphasizing Rijeka's unique position in infrastructure for logistics, transport and energy. 29.10.2025. | News