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Plenković at The Economist summit on the Government's priorities, EU enlargement, defense and global security

Prime 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.
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Croatia and Luxembourg to strengthen economic cooperation especially in the IT sector, energy and defense industry

Prime 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.
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We remain firmly committed to supporting Ukraine and reaffirm our commitment to a just and lasting peace

Prime 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.
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European and African leaders on energy and economic cooperation, combating illegal migration, peace and security

Prime 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.
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Economic cooperation, security, migration and EU enlargement focus of PM’s official visit to Italy

Prime 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.
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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.
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Rijeka Gateway Terminal additional strong affirmation of Croatia on the international level

Prime 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.
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Croatia particularly interested in European affordable housing plan

Prime Minister Andrej Plenković attended the European Council meeting in Brussels, where continued support for Ukraine, strengthening European defense, the competitiveness of the European economy, and affordable housing were discussed. He emphasized that Croatia is particularly interested in a European affordable housing plan, given the Government's activities in implementing the national housing policy. He assessed that this topic is a problem for all European countries, as is the necessity of demographic revitalization.

23.10.2025.
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Croatia supports its neighbors on their EU path; they should seize the opportunity and fulfill their part of the task

Prime Minister Andrej Plenković participated today in London at the Berlin Process Summit, an initiative launched in 2014 by then-German Chancellor Angela Merkel with the aim of strengthening regional cooperation, resolving a number of outstanding issues, improving transport and energy connectivity, and preparing for the European Union accession process. In a statement to the media, Prime Minister Plenković said that today's meeting demonstrated the high level of ambition of all our neighboring countries in Southeast Europe to continue the process of opening various chapters for membership in the European Union as soon as possible and to achieve positive dynamics at the institutional level as soon as possible.

22.10.2025.
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Croatia and Cyprus share a common vision and priorities on many European issues

Prime Minister Andrej Plenković met today with the President of the Republic of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides, who is on a working visit to Croatia ahead of the Cyprus presidency of the Council of the European Union in the first half of 2026 and the Croatian presidency of the EU MED-9 group and the Three Seas Initiative. They discussed bilateral, European and global issues, security issues, energy, EU enlargement, the Russian aggression against Ukraine and US President Trump's peace plan for Gaza.

21.10.2025.
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Croatia represents an international gateway to Central Europe

Prime Minister Andrej Plenković participated in the 12th EU MED-9 Summit in Portorož. The meeting was hosted by Slovenian Prime Minister Robert Golob, and together with the leaders of the nine Mediterranean and southern EU member states and the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, key global and security issues were discussed. "This was truly an opportunity to deepen the cooperation of the nine EU member states bordering the Mediterranean Sea, not only in terms of key political issues, which is now particularly security and President Trump's plan for peace in Gaza, but also other elements that are also part of Croatia's preparations for the presidency of this initiative," said Plenković.

20.10.2025.
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We want to help Ukraine deal with the consequences of war with our knowledge, solidarity and experience

Prime Minister Andrej Plenković participated today in Split at the opening of the International Veterans Conference, which aims to confirm strong and unequivocal support for Ukraine, which has been ongoing since the beginning of the brutal Russian aggression. This conference - the first of its kind - brings together representatives of 14 countries and a number of international institutions dealing with the health, rehabilitation, employment and social reintegration of veterans.

10.10.2025.
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