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Croatia in the EU @croatiaineu.bsky.social · 10d

🇭🇷At the #EUCO meeting, PM Andrej Plenković reaffirmed strong support for 🇺🇦, highlighted affordable housing and demography, and discussed competitiveness, the green transition, and 2040 climate goals, emphasizing Croatia’s strong and stable growth. 🇪🇺

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Croatia in the EU @croatiaineu.bsky.social · 10d

We’re back in Summit mode🌍
🇭🇷PM Andrej Plenković attended an informal dinner following the first-ever EU–Egypt Summit in Brussels.
Leaders focused on deepening political & economic partnerships to foster shared stability,peace & prosperity while addressing key global challenges.

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Croatia in the EU @croatiaineu.bsky.social · 13d

In Lux 🇭🇷 Minister Marija Vučković joined the #ENVI Council.
Croatia supports the conclusions for #COP30, stronger action through the Ocean Pact highlighting cross-border cooperation with 🇮🇹 in the Jabuka/Pomo Pit to protect its marine biodiversity, and the Water Resilience Strategy.

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Croatia in the EU @croatiaineu.bsky.social · 13d

🇭🇷 On the margins of the #GAC, State Secretary Andreja Metelko-Zgombić met with European Commissioner Michael McGrath. The discussion focused on the upcoming European Democracy Shield — supported by Croatia — and efforts to implement 2025 Rule of Law Report recommendations. 🇪🇺

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Croatia in the EU @croatiaineu.bsky.social · 13d

🇭🇷At today’s #GAC, State Secretary Andreja Metelko-Zgombić reaffirmed Croatia’s strong support for Ukraine, the need for an ambitious EU budget that sustains key policies and new priorities, and the importance of fair twin transitions, affordable housing and respect for the rule of law. 🇪🇺

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Croatia in the EU @croatiaineu.bsky.social · 13d

🇭🇷 At today’s #FAC, Minister @grlicradman backed sustained EU support for Ukraine – from winter preparedness to accountability through the Special Tribunal. He also reaffirmed Croatia’s support for a lasting ceasefire and peace in the Middle East and stronger EU–Indo-Pacific ties.

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Croatia in the EU @croatiaineu.bsky.social · 14d

At today’s #TTE Energy Council, ministers reached an important agreement to phase out remaining Russian energy imports by 2028.
🇭🇷 #Croatia continues to support Europe’s energy resilience through LNG Krk and the Adriatic pipeline, helping build a cleaner, more secure energy future.

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EU Council @consilium.europa.eu · 14d

EU energy ministers reached an agreement to gradually phase out remaining natural gas imports from Russia with a full ban in place by 1 January 2028.

The final text will now be discussed with the European Parliament.

→ link.europa.eu/PxNhKy

#TTE

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Croatia in the EU @croatiaineu.bsky.social · 16d

🇭🇷 Deputy PermRep Paula Letunić took part in today’s #EPSCO Council (Equality).
The agenda addressed:
• prevention of violence against women
• protection of LGBTIQ persons from hate and discrimination
• social inclusion and employment of persons with disabilities
🤝🇪🇺 #Equality

Croatia in the EU @croatiaineu.bsky.social · 18d

In Brussels, 🇭🇷 Minister Ivana Anušić joins EU Defence Ministers at the #FAC Defence, chaired by HR/VP Kaja Kallas 🇪🇺.
Talks focus on Europe’s defence readiness, capability building, flagship projects & support for #Ukraine.

#EUDefence

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Croatia in the EU @croatiaineu.bsky.social · 19d

On the margins of today’s #JHA Council, 🇭🇷 Deputy PM & Minister Davor Božinović met with 🇩🇰 Justice Minister Peter Hummelgaard, confirming successful bilateral cooperation, and with 🇩🇪 Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt, underlining effective police cooperation between 🇭🇷 and 🇩🇪. 🤝🇪🇺

Croatia in the EU @croatiaineu.bsky.social · 19d

At today’s #JHA Council (Home Affairs), 🇭🇷 Deputy PM & Minister Davor Božinović underlined Croatia’s concrete results in border protection and returns, support for a stronger Frontex presence on the Western Balkans route, and closer EU coordination in crisis response. 🇪🇺

Croatia in the EU @croatiaineu.bsky.social · 20d

At today’s #JHA Council (Justice), State Secretary Ivan Crnčec underlined Croatia’s strong support for effective judicial cooperation through Eurojust and the International Criminal Court, and joint EU efforts to protect democracy, rule of law, pluralism, equality and shared values. ⚖️🇪🇺

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Croatia in the EU @croatiaineu.bsky.social · 23d

What’s on the table at #ECOFIN in Lux? 🇭🇷 Deputy PM Marko Primorac joins talks on the EU budget’s own resources, tobacco taxation, tax incentives for the clean industrial deal, the blueprint for SIA, and support for UA. A constructive exchange on Europe’s economic developments.

Croatia in the EU @croatiaineu.bsky.social · 24d

Driving growth through EU financial markets! 🇭🇷 Deputy PM Marko Primorac at #Eurogroup in Lux, highlighting the CSEE countries’ cooperation initiative for capital markets development. He also joined the Competitiveness Lab on financial innovation and inclusion.

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Croatia in the EU @croatiaineu.bsky.social · Sep 30

Fruitful meeting between Minister Radovan Fuchs and Commissioner Ekaterina Zaharieva. Discussions focused on #HorizonEurope post-2027, including the introduction of dual-use research, as well as the continuation of widening measures to tackle Europe’s key challenges. #COMPET

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Croatia in the EU @croatiaineu.bsky.social · Sep 30

🇭🇷 Minister Radovan Fuchs at #COMPET Research.
Croatia supports financing dual-use research & innovation in #HorizonEurope post-2027 🔬 -ensuring open science, stronger research security, closing the innovation gap, broad EU participation, and addressing defence needs.

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Croatia in the EU @croatiaineu.bsky.social · Sep 29

Croatia 🇭🇷 at #COMPET on Territorial Supply Constraints: We support the AT non-paper and join partners in stressing that TSCs harm the EU #SingleMarket. We propose an EU-wide register of #TSC cases and stand ready to work together for a common 🇪🇺 solution to eliminate TSCs. 🤝

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Croatia in the EU @croatiaineu.bsky.social · Sep 29

State Secretary Goran Romek is representing 🇭🇷 at today’s #COMPET.
The #CompetitivenessFund should boost innovation across Europe — but also ensure geographical balance and provide companies quicker, simpler access to financing.

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Croatia in the EU @croatiaineu.bsky.social · Sep 29

At today’s #COMPET, Croatia 🇭🇷 joins EU partners in the #SemiconDeclaration.
By supporting a forward-looking #EUChipsAct2, we stand for prosperity, indispensability & resilience in Europe’s semiconductor sector – ensuring scale, speed & skills for the future. #SemiconCoalition

Croatia in the EU @croatiaineu.bsky.social · Sep 23

At the second day of #AGRIFISH, 🇭🇷 emphasized the need for fair and transparent trade rules that protect EU farmers and ensure global competitiveness, while underlining the importance of a swift, coordinated EU response to African swine fever. 🌱

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Croatia in the EU @croatiaineu.bsky.social · Sep 22

🇭🇷 State Secretary Tugomir Majdak is at today’s #AGRIFISH. Croatia underlines the importance of strengthening the Common Fisheries Policy and the Common Agricultural Policy, calling for stability and simpler rules that support farmers and fishers. 🌱🐟

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Croatia in the EU @croatiaineu.bsky.social · Sep 18

Minister Vučković 🇭🇷 is in Brussels for #ENVI!
On the agenda: EU Climate Law 2040 targets ⚖️ & the EU statement of intent on the post-2030 NDC.
Croatia stays committed to ambitious, pragmatic & realistic climate action. Stronger action today for a greener tomorrow. 🌍

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Croatia in the EU @croatiaineu.bsky.social · Sep 16

Also today in Bxl 🇪🇺 — State Sec. Andreja Metelko-Zgombić 🇭🇷 took part in the 6th Accession Conference with 🇦🇱 Albania 🤝, opening negotiations on Cluster 4 Green agenda & sustainable connectivity — including Ch.14 transport, Ch.15 energy, Ch.21 TEN-T & Ch.27 environment & climate.

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Croatia in the EU @croatiaineu.bsky.social · Sep 16

Back from summer break ➡️ kicking off with #GAC.
State Sec. Andreja Metelko-Zgombić 🇭🇷 with colleagues to:

🗓️ prepare 23–24 Oct #EUCO
📜 discuss Commission’s legislative programme + exchange views
⚖️ hold the annual #RuleOfLaw dialogue (EU27)
🤝 review rule of law in 🇦🇱 🇲🇪 🇲🇰 🇷🇸

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