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European Council in Copenhagen on strengthening European defense and further support for Ukraine

Prime Minister Andrej Plenković is participating in an informal meeting of the European Council in Copenhagen today. In a statement to the media upon arrival at the meeting, he said that today's discussion will focus on two key topics - strengthening European defense and further support for Ukraine.

• 01.10.2025.

Croatia-Japan Economic Forum is an opportunity to further improve trade exchange and negotiate new deals

During the National Day of Croatia at the World Exhibition EXPO 2025 in Osaka, the Japan-Croatia Economic Forum was held today. The opening of the forum was attended by Prime Minister Andrej Plenković, who said that this was an excellent opportunity to further improve trade and conclude new deals. Japanese businessmen, he pointed out, are interested in importing Croatian agricultural products, recalling that the main Croatian export product to Japan is Adriatic tuna. Likewise, there is great interest in our pharmaceutical industry, information industry, logistics companies and the digital sphere, i.e. everything that accompanies technological progress. "Everyone is ready to establish quality partnerships for greater economic exchange," he said.

• 21.09.2025.
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Croatian achievements, creativity, heritage and vision of the future presented at EXPO 2025

"We are proud to present to the world not only Croatian achievements, but also our creativity, heritage and vision of the future. Through our pavilion, we present not only the wealth of our cultural traditions, but also our progress in science, technology and sustainable development. I believe that EXPO 2025 plays a vital role as a catalyst for knowledge, cooperation and progress among nations. It is a place where the world comes together to share ideas, celebrate diversity and create new opportunities," said Prime Minister Plenković today in Osaka on the occasion of the celebration of the National Day of the Republic of Croatia at the EXPO 2025 exhibition.

• 21.09.2025.
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In today's increasingly complex geopolitical environment, Japan and the European Union remain strong allies

Partnerships built on shared values ​​are the bedrock of a stable and just global order. The relationship between Japan and the European Union is a model of such principled partnership, anchored in mutual respect, democratic values ​​and a joint commitment to peace, prosperity and the rules-based international system," Prime Minister Plenković said in Tokyo today, adding that the European Union seeks to lead by example, not by coercion, and that in this mission it has found one of its closest and most reliable allies in Japan.

• 19.09.2025.
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Plenković: Great interest in strengthening economic cooperation between Croatia and Japan

Prime Minister Andrej Plenković met today in Tokyo with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba. The two prime ministers confirmed the excellent political relations between Croatia and Japan, and advocated for further strengthening of economic cooperation and mutual investments. At Akasaka Palace, the prime minister met with Crown Prince Akishino, and also met with representatives of the Japanese Business Federation and members of the Japanese Parliament.

• 19.09.2025.
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Plenković and Costa on the political priorities of the European Union, global security and the new European budget

Prime Minister Andrej Plenković met today with the President of the European Council António Costa, who visited Zagreb as part of his tour of the capitals of the member states, during which he will discuss the main political priorities, as well as the working methods of the European Council, with the leaders of the European Union.

• 02.09.2025.
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Plenković: EU enlargement, as well as the change in the global context, should be viewed very soberly

While the basic elements in further enlargement of the European Union are the preparedness of the candidate countries, political momentum and support, the real issue is the decision-making process in the Union and the budget, said Prime Minister Plenković in today's keynote debate at the Bled Strategic Forum. These are two unspoken key elements, he added, - whether large countries that finance 80 percent of the budget will allow smaller ones, with a more modest contribution, to make decisions. Therefore, he pointed out, the candidate countries should pay special attention to what Germany or France are saying about the decision-making process. "Unless both conditions are met - fulfilment of the criteria and the political momentum - there will be no enlargement," he warned.

• 01.09.2025.
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Let everyone see how strong Croatia is

In a statement to the media, Prime Minister Andrej Plenković expressed his pleasure at attending the ceremonial military parade in Zagreb on the occasion of Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day, Day of Croatian Veterans and the 30th anniversary of the military-police operation "Storm". I am looking forward to everyone being together today and for all our people to see how strong the Croatian state is, and one of the symbols and pillars of the Croatian state is our Armed Forces, our police, civil protection, firefighters, the Croatian National Rescue Service and all others who will be in this formation, he said.

• 02.08.2025.
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Plenković: In a world of constant challenges, the response to crises must be collective and sober

In the last five years, the Covid pandemic and the Russian aggression against Ukraine have had unprecedented consequences for economies and social situations around the world. Global situation today demands an incredible amount of responsibility from everyone, which should try to de-escalate and calm down all conflicts, and then direct the change towards a more stable world. Therefore, in a world of constant challenges, the response to them must be collective and it must be sober, said Prime Minister Andrej Plenković, participating in the 18th edition of the Dubrovnik Forum 2025 International Conference, which is being held this year under the title "Channeling the Change".

• 12.07.2025.
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Dubrovnik Forum 2025: Croatia and Dubrovnik as a relevant center of European, transatlantic and global dialogue

The eighteenth edition of the international conference Dubrovnik Forum was held in Dubrovnik, a symbol of Croatian diplomatic heritage, intercultural dialogue and international cooperation, on 11 and 12 July 2025, under the umbrella theme "Channeling Change", bringing together political leaders, experts, academics and young leaders from Europe and the world. The two-day event, organised by the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Croatia, brought together around 500 participants, including high-ranking officials from numerous countries, and provided a platform for an open discussion on key challenges and opportunities in a time of deepening global divisions and accelerating change.

• 12.07.2025.

The memory of Srebrenica is a universal message that a similar crime must never happen again

Prime Minister Andrej Plenković took part in the commemoration of the 30th anniversary of the genocide against Bosniaks in the "UN Safe Zone" in Srebrenica at the Potočari Memorial Center.

• 11.07.2025.
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Plenković: Nataša Mikuš Žigman has dedicated her career to the very topics in the department she will lead

In the opening part of today's 106th session of the Government, Prime Minister Andrej Plenković presented the candidate for the future Minister of Regional Development and European Union Funds, Nataša Mikuš Žigman, who has extensive experience in topics from that department, and was the head of the Central Finance and Contracting Agency and State Secretary in the Ministry of Economy.

• 10.07.2025.