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.
The partnership between Estonia and Croatia is increasingly developing, and foreign policy positions are converging
Prime Minister Andrej Plenković met today with the Prime Minister of the Republic of Estonia, Kristen Michal, who is on an official visit to Croatia. After a ceremonial welcome in front of the Banski Dvori, the two prime ministers met, followed by a meeting with delegations, and Plenković and Michal reported on the topics of the discussion at a joint press conference. After the program at the Banski Dvori, Plenković and Michal participated in the Croatian-Estonian Business Forum, which was held at the National and University Library.
- 08.07.2025.
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Croatia will support new package of sanctions for Russia and the opening of the first negotiating cluster for Ukraine
Ahead of the European Council meeting, in a statement to the press in Brussels, Prime Minister Andrej Plenković announced the key topics that the leaders of the European Union will discuss today, and also referred to the European People's Party summit meeting held immediately before.
- 26.06.2025.
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Croatia will contribute 6 million euros to the GAVI program until 2030
Prime Minister Andrej Plenković participated in the Global Summit in Brussels tonight under the motto "Health and Well-being through Vaccination" organized by the Global Vaccine Alliance (GAVI), the European Union and the Gates Foundation.
- 25.06.2025.
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Prime Minister Modi in Zagreb: Relations between Croatia and India are on the rise
At the invitation of Prime Minister Andrej Plenković, the Prime Minister of the Republic of India, Narendra Modi, was on an official visit to the Republic of Croatia. This is the first visit by the Prime Minister of India - the most populous country in the world, and it is taking place at an important geopolitical moment. We are starting a new chapter in relations between Croatia and India and creating the preconditions for strengthening bilateral cooperation in a number of areas, said Plenković, welcoming Indian Prime Minister Modi upon landing at Zagreb Airport.
- 18.06.2025.
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Croatia wants to reach three percent of GDP allocated to defense by 2030.
Prime Minister Andrej Plenković participated today in Prague in the panel "Commanding (in) Chaos: Can Europe Step Up?" as part of the GLOBSEC Forum, and spoke about key topics for NATO and the European Union. First of all, he explained, these were topics related to the strategic autonomy of the European Union, as well as topics that are geostrategically related to Croatia, primarily the enlargement of the Union to Southeast Europe, the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina, efforts to achieve peace in Ukraine, and Croatia's ambitions to strengthen its defense capabilities in light of the upcoming NATO summit in The Hague.
- 12.06.2025.
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Croatia continues to strongly support Ukraine - we stand for a just peace that must not reward the aggressor
Prime Minister Andrej Plenković participated in the Ukraine - South East Europe Summit in Odessa today. Along with President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and Prime Minister Andrej Plenković, the summit was attended by heads of state or government of the countries of Southeast Europe. The previous such summit, hosted by Croatia, was held in Dubrovnik in October last year.
- 11.06.2025.
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Plenković: Let the ocean breathe so that life may thrive again, and humanity may catch its breath
"It is not the ocean that needs us - we are the ones who need it. Its breath regulates our climate, nourishes our economies, and inspires our cultures. But today, that breath is growing faint. And if we do not act, it may fall silent. Croatia stands ready, bilaterally, within the European Union, and on the global stage, to take decisive action so that the ocean may breathe once more. Let the ocean breathe so that life may thrive again, and humanity may catch its breath", said Prime Minister Plenković today at the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference.
- 09.06.2025.
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Integrity of Dayton Agreement rests on the full equality of its three constituent peoples, not on majoritarian dominance
Croatia’s role in securing peace was not incidental — it was critical and indispensable. Our leadership, military actions, and diplomatic engagement helped end the war and pave the way for reconstruction and reconciliation. The Dayton Accords did not resolve all of the region’s challenges, but they opened the door to a better, peaceful future — one that we must continue to protect and build upon. Croatia has remained fully committed to upholding the Dayton framework. As we mark 30 years since Dayton, let us renew our commitment to the ideals that brought us here. Croatia understands what it means to fight for freedom and peace. We know that once achieved, peace must be protected — through resolve, dialogue, and partnership. Let this Assembly remind us that we are stronger together. And that together, we must continue to stand for the values that define us, Prime Minister Plenković said today in Dayton.
- 26.05.2025.
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