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Croatia remains strongly committed to decarbonizing its energy system and intensifying green transitionOver the past year, catastrophic floods in Spain and Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as in Southern Croatia, have shown the devastating impact of rising temperatures. The Mediterranean, one of the most vulnerable regions, calls for urgent action, warned Prime Minister Plenković in his COP 29 address. He welcomed the establishment of a dedicated Mediterranean portfolio in the upcoming European Commission, led by Croatian Commissioner, Dubravka Šuica. This initiative will strengthen EU coordination in the region, particularly in addressing climate change and its impacts. “We must act now to protect our people, economies, and natural habitats. Croatia stands committed to a global vision of a sustainable, resilient future”, emphasized the Prime Minister. 13.11.2024. | News

Plenković and Costa on cooperation in the European CouncilCroatia will continue contributing to the creation of solutions for key 🇪🇺 challenges and use the advantages of membership for faster economic development, said PM Plenković to the future President of the European Council Costa. 23.10.2024. | News

Plenković with Kövesi on cooperation with the EPPOPrime Minister of the Republic of Croatia Andrej Plenković held a meeting with European Chief Prosecutor Laura Codruţa Kövesi. 21.10.2024. | News

Croatia constructively contributes to strengthening European direction of our neighbouring countriesThe summit of the Berlin process was attended by several key countries of the European Union and neighbouring countries of South-Eastern Europe, as well as the leaders of South-Eastern Europe, with the presence of the President of the European Commission, as well as a number of other international organizations, the Prime Minister Plenković said in a statement to the media. The main goal of the Berlin Process is to maintain the orientation of all these countries towards the European Union and improve their mutual cooperation. One example of this better cooperation is roaming in that area of ​​Europe, which did not exist before, then traveling with ID cards, the regional market and the huge amount of money that the European Union provides through the Plan for Growth in the Western Balkans. "Progress is more than obvious, and this can ultimately be seen in recent decisions, such as the one on the opening of accession negotiations with Bosnia and Herzegovina," emphasized the Prime Minister. 14.10.2024. | News

Governmets must support the leaders of tomorrow, today“When leaders invest in young minds, it signals that they understand the value of nurturing the next generation of changemakers.” Oleksandr is a project manager at the NGOPublic Diplomacy Platform, a member of the Servant of the People political party’s youth wing where he advocates to ensure that the voices of Ukrainian youth are heard in international forums and conferences, and a recipient of the Leading Ukraine Scholarship, funded by the Croatian Government, led by Andrej Plenković, Prime Minister of Croatia. 13.10.2024. | News

Dubrovnik Declaration summarizes the strong political will of the countries of this part of Europe to help UkrainePrime Minister Andrej Plenković and President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky held a joint press conference as part of the Ukraine - Southeastern Europe Summit in Dubrovnik. On that occasion, Plenković expressed his satisfaction that Croatia was the host of this event, repeating that Croatian support for Ukraine will be strong and steady in the future as well, and the joint declaration, which was accepted today, the Prime Minister said, summarizes the strong political will of the countries of this part of Europe. 09.10.2024. | News

Croatia is committed to fostering peace, advancing sustainable development and upholding human rights "Croatia’s story is one of transformation—from a nation rebuilding after war to a committed partner within the global community. Our journey reflects the power of collaboration, vision, and perseverance. As we look ahead, Croatia is ready to continue contributing to a world where peace, justice, human rights and sustainable development are attainable for all. Together, through multilateralism, we can overcome today’s challenges and build a future where every country, every citizen, can thrive. Let us move forward with renewed purpose, ensuring that the foundations we build today will support a prosperous and peaceful tomorrow", said Prime Minister Plenković in his address to the United Nations General Assembly. 27.09.2024. | News

The time to act is now, Croatia stands ready to contribute to a more just, peaceful, and sustainable global orderPrime Minister Andrej Plenković attended the Summit of the Future, today at the United Nations in New York. The Summit is a high-level event, bringing world leaders together to forge a new international consensus on how we deliver a better present and safeguard the future. 23.09.2024. | News

Plenković: We continue to strongly support the Ukrainian people and leadership in the time of Russia's aggressionAt a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who thanked him for his arrival and for the overall support of Croatia since the beginning of Russia's aggression against Ukraine, both at the national level and within the European Union and NATO, Prime Minister Plenković presented a new package of Croatian bilateral aid for Ukraine. He said that his visit is another signal of support for the Ukrainian leadership and people in the time of long-term and strong Russia's aggression against Ukraine. Speaking about the continuous support to Ukraine, Prime Minister Plenković said that in the past two years, Croatia has allocated over 200 million euros for this purpose. 11.09.2024. | News

Plenković: We condemn crimes of totalitarian regimes and undemocratic ideologiesPrime Minister Andrej Plenković paid tribute to the victims of all totalitarian and authoritarian regimes and ideologies at Mirogoj Cemetery in Zagreb. He emphasized that Croatia unequivocally condemns the crimes committed in the name of totalitarian regimes and undemocratic ideologies on the occasion of European Day of Remembrance for the Victims of All Totalitarian and Authoritarian Regimes. 23.08.2024. | News