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It is crucial to maintain political unity of the West in terms of political, financial and military support for UkraineSpeaking about the Russian aggression against Ukraine and its consequences on the global economy, especially in the context of the energy and food crisis and inflationary pressures, Prime Minister Plenković highlighted several key aspects. With the leadership of President Zelensky and the Ukrainian government, the heroic struggle of the Ukrainian army and the people, it is crucial to maintain the political unity of the West in terms of political support, but also financial, economic and military support so that the Ukrainians can ultimately win the war. 31.05.2023. | News

Croatia is firmly at the core of the European project of peace, cooperation and solidarity, respected by its partnersOn the occasion of celebrating the Statehood Day and the tenth anniversary of Croatian membership in the European Union, Prime Minister Andrej Plenković pointed out that Croatian citizens should be proud of all the achievements in the first three decades of independence. They should also be pleased that in the tenth year of membership in the European Union we realized two goals of deeper integration by becoming a member of Schengen area and the Eurozone. "This means that we are firmly at the core of the European project of peace, cooperation and solidarity, that we are respected by our partners and that by using this strengthened international position we realize tasks and goals more easily and quickly," he said. 30.05.2023. | News

Council of Europe: United around common values and in solidarity and support for UkrainePrime Minister Andrej Plenković attended the 4th summit of the Council of Europe in Reykjavik. In his address at the Central Panel: "United for Europe", the Prime Minister expressed his satisfaction with participating in this summit, which, he said, confirms and emphasizes the values that form the foundations of the Council of Europe, namely the protection of human rights, democracy, the rule of law and fundamental freedoms. 17.05.2023. | News

Plenković: It is important that the whole of Europe becomes fully aware of the threat we are facing todaythe basis for the largest peace project on the continent. Emphasizing that today due to the brutal Russia's aggression against Ukraine, the legacy of that project is in a certain way called into question, he warned that it is important for the whole of Europe to be fully aware of the threat that requires strength, resilience, political leadership and determination. "The crises we have faced in the past three years, from the biggest pandemic in the last hundred years to the consequences of Russia's aggression against Ukraine, required responses both at the European and national level. Here, the European Union, and Croatia as a part of it, showed exceptional strength and responsibility," he said. 08.05.2023. | News

Promoting the idea of sustainable urbanism is an imperative, not just a political goal"This framework of political cooperation is extremely important, first of all, for peace, stability and economic, cultural and transport cooperation, but also an opportunity to jointly try to find solutions for the issues of urban development of all of us from the Mediterranean countries", said Prime Minister Andrej Plenković.
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OECD is another instrument for improving reform processes; membership will make us even betterPrime Minister Plenković pointed out that joining the OECD for Croatia comes at a time when we have fully consolidated our international position and stability in terms of political, economic and financial reputation. "It is another instrument for improving reform processes, both through the system of various instruments of conventions and guidelines that the OECD has, and through the improvement of all segments of functioning of Croatian society", he said. 20.04.2023. | News

North Macedonia needs to speed up its process of joining the European Union, in which Croatia will helpPrime Minister Plenković began his official visit to North Macedonia this morning in Skopje with a meeting with Prime Minister Dimitar Kovačevski, with whom he discussed bilateral relations, further improvement of economic cooperation and the country's European path. Reminding that the decision to open negotiations on the accession of North Macedonia to the European Union was made during the first Croatian presidency of the Council of the European Union, he said that now is the time to speed up these negotiations, in which Croatia will help with its knowledge and experience. 05.04.2023. | News

Plenković: The crimes in Bucha deserve punishment and we will demand that responsibilityOn the anniversary of the liberation of the Ukrainian city of Bucha, Prime Minister Andrej Plenković, together with Moldovan President Sandu, Slovak Prime Minister Heger and Slovenian Prime Minister Golob, visited Ukraine. He attended the commemoration for the victims of Russia's aggression, laid a wreath in front of the Wall of Remembrance for those who died for Ukraine, met with the Ukrainian state leadership and participated in the "Bucha - Russia's responsibility for crimes in Ukraine" summit. 31.03.2023. | News

At the Munich conference, we discuss security challenges. We will continue to help UkraineThe most important topic here is to help Ukraine withstand Russia's aggression and realize its freedom, Prime Minister Andrej Plenković said at the International Security Conference in Munich. 18.02.2023. | News

We entered Eurozone in good faith and for the good of everyonePrime Minister Andrej Plenković stressed that the government entered the process of replacing the kuna with the euro in "good faith", so in this context it is important that all stakeholders in Croatian society behave responsibly and not use price rounding for "unreasonably large gains and profits ." 24.01.2023. | News