News

Gov't systematically making strategic headway for prosperity of citizensPrime Minister Andrej Plenković said on Thursday that the government was "very systematically making strategic headway" to improve the lives of citizens and the economy, referring to Croatia's admission to the euro area and the Schengen Area, as well as to the upgrade of the country's credit ratings. 30.06.2022. | News

Božinović: Knowledge, leadership, patience and commitment needed for SchengenCroatian Interior Minister Davor Božinović said on Wednesday, after a series of meetings with senior officials in Washington, that entering the US Visa Waiver Program was largely complementary to the accession to the Schengen Area, which Croatia is expected to join in early 2023. 29.06.2022. | News

Croatia receives largest ever grant from European CommissionEuropean Commission Vice President Dubravka Šuica on Tuesday presented Prime Minister Andrej Plenković with a decision on the payment of the first instalment of €700 million as part of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan, the largest grant Croatia has received from the Commission. 28.06.2022. | News

PM, reps of aquaculture and fisheries businesses discuss developments on marketPrime Minister Andrej Plenković and Agriculture Minister Marija Vučković on Tuesday met with representatives of aquaculture and fisheries businessesfor talks on developments on the market and difficulties caused by rising costs as well as the government schemes to help this sector. 28.06.2022. | News

We shall continue to work together for the wellbeing, prosperity and safety of our Homeland!Prime Minister Andrej Plenković on Saturday issued his message commemorating 25 June 1991 when the Croatian Parliament passed a  a declaration proclaiming the sovereignty and independence of Croatia. 25.06.2022. | News

Moody's plan to upgrade Croatia's rating proof of importance of euro area entryThe announcement of Moody's Investors Service's plan to upgrade Croatia's credit rating by two notches is the confirmation that joining the euro area will make Croatia's economy stronger and that it will help Croatia in times of crises, says Prime Minister Andrej Plenković. 25.06.2022. | News

Croatia soon joining EurozoneAfter a regular summer EU summit on Friday, Prime Minister Andrej Plenković expressed great satisfaction with the achievements that Croatia has achieved in the first nine years of membership and the steps towards joining the euro area and Schengen passport-free area. 24.06.2022. | News

Tectonic change for Ukraine and Moldova, BiH step closer to candidate statusCroatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković said in Brussels on Thursday that granting candidate status to Ukraine and Moldova was a tectonic change in their journey towards the European Union, and that European Council conclusions pushed Bosnia and Herzegovina a step closer to the candidate status. 23.06.2022. | News

This is Europe - Debate with the Prime Minister of Croatia, Andrej PlenkovićThe Prime Minister took part in "This is Europe" debate in Bruxelles today emphasizing that there is no doubt about Croatia Eurozone membership, and announcing that the final decisions on Croatia membership in Schengen are expected in the fall. 22.06.2022. | News

No doubt about Eurozone membership, decision on entry into Schengen area can be expected in autumnAddressing the European Parliament in Brussels on Wednesday, Prime Minister Andrej Plenković said that the Council of the EU would next week send a draft decision on Croatia's admission to the Schengen area on 1 January 2023, and the final decision could be adopted this autumn. 22.06.2022. | News