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Croatia in the EU @croatiaineu.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Eurojust, protection of civil society & journalists, combating racism & discrimination and accountability for crimes in 🇺🇦 – in focus at #JHA Justice. 🇭🇷 Ambassador Irena Andrassy highlighted further strengthening of Eurojust’s efficiency & cooperation with third countries.

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Croatia in the EU @croatiaineu.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Strengthening #Schengen & EU internal security in focus at #JHA Home. 🇭🇷Deputy PM Davor Božinović addressed migration,information exchange,preparedness & the fight against drug-related violence. He also met @Frontex Executive Director Hans Leijtens to discuss further cooperation.

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Croatia in the EU @croatiaineu.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Day 2 of #AGRIFISH puts fisheries in focus, with the Council agreeing on its position on 🇪🇺 support for fisheries, aquaculture & maritime policy for 2028–2034. Deputy PM Vlajčić also met Commissioner Kadis for a productive exchange on shared priorities & further cooperation.

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Croatia in the EU @croatiaineu.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

On the first day of #AGRIFISH, Deputy PM & Min Vlajčić discussed the future of the CAP and agricultural markets situation. 🇭🇷 highlighted drought damage and called for 🇪🇺 solutions, including investments in risk management and EU-wide insurance schemes.

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Croatia in the EU @croatiaineu.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

🇭🇷 State Sec. Galić at #FAC Defence, with EU support to 🇺🇦 at the centre of discussions, notably air defence & countering Russia’s shadow fleet. Hybrid threats, Middle East & defence procurement also on the agenda. Prior to #FAC Defence, he joined the EDA Steering Board.

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Croatia in the EU @croatiaineu.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

At #COMPET, State Sec. Rakocija supported modernisation of merger control guidelines & welcomed Chips Act 2.0 as key to 🇪🇺 tech sovereignty & resilience. 🇭🇷 highlighted its chip design capabilities & Semiconductor Competence Centre, bringing research and industry closer together.

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Croatia in the EU @croatiaineu.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Discussions on the next #MFF, preparations for the October #EUCO and RoL in the EU & candidate countries in focus at today’s #GAC. State Secretary @AndrejaMetelko also held meetings with 🇬🇷 Tasos Chatzivasileiou, 🇮🇪 Thomas Byrne & 🇩🇪 Gunther Krichbaum.

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Croatia in the EU @croatiaineu.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Minister Oleg Butković met today with Executive Vice-President @teresaribera.ec.europa.eu to exchange views on Croatia’s transport priorities, with a particular focus on maritime & air transport and transport modernisation.

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Croatia in the EU @croatiaineu.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

State Secretary Andreja Metelko-Zgombić at #GAC, joining talks on simplification, RoL, IE PRES programme, MFF & One Europe, One Market Roadmap exchange with Letta. Also, an important day for EU enlargement: 🇺🇦🇲🇩 open Cluster 6, 🇦🇱 closes its first three chapters & 🇲🇪 closes two chapters.

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Croatia in the EU @croatiaineu.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

1st #AGRIFISH under 🇮🇪 PCY. Agenda: 🔹️Livestock Strategy & Protein Plan 🔹Women in Agriculture 🔹Trade-related agricultural issues 🇭🇷 State Sec Tugomir Majdak welcomed Livestock Strategy & Protein Plan, emphasizing stronger 🇪🇺 plant protein production and the importance of soy.

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Croatia in the EU @croatiaineu.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Minister Grlić Radman at #FAC with focus on 🇺🇦, the Middle East, the Black Sea, EU-GCC High-Level forum & 🇧🇦 under current affairs. 🇭🇷 reaffirmed continued support for 🇺🇦 and reiterated its strong support for 🇧🇦’s EU path. Minister also took part in the Palestine Donor Group.

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Croatia in the EU @croatiaineu.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

🇪🇺 #ECOFIN meets today in Brussels 🇭🇷 State Secretary Bule joins discussions on: • Market Integration & Supervision package • Economic governance, European Semester & RRF On the margins, State Secretary took part in the launch of ETCI 2.0 to support EU innovators & startups.

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Croatia in the EU @croatiaineu.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

🇭🇷 State Secretary Bule at #Eurogroup Discussions focused on the euro area’s fiscal stance, strengthening the international role of the € through a strong institutional framework, as well as AI, cybersecurity, digital finance & the new work programme.

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Croatia in the EU @croatiaineu.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

🇭🇷🇪🇺 13 years in the European Union. Over the past 13 years, Croatia has strengthened its place at the heart of Europe through deeper integration and sustainable growth. Together, we continue working for a stronger, more resilient, and more competitive Europe.

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EU Council @consilium.europa.eu · 01/07/2026

🇮🇪 🇪🇺 A new chapter starts today as Ireland takes over the Council presidency. We look forward to the next six months! 🔔 More about the presidency programme and priorities: Ireland2026.eu #Ireland2026EU

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EU Council @consilium.europa.eu · 30/06/2026

The Council presidency baton is passing from Cyprus 🇨🇾 ➡️ to Ireland 🇮🇪 Ευχαριστούμε (thank you) @cy2026eu.bsky.social for your leadership over the last six months. On 1 July, we say 👋 Céad míle fáilte (welcome) to the Irish presidency of the Council of the EU. More to come🔜 #CY2026EU #Ireland2026EU

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Croatia in the EU @croatiaineu.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Today at #EPSCO, the Council adopted conclusions on preventing and combating Cyber Violence against Girls & Housing in the context of demographic change. 🇭🇷Minister Ružić also joined exchanges on Fair Labour Mobility, Housing Security and the 🇪🇺 Anti-Poverty Strategy.

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Croatia in the EU @croatiaineu.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

🇭🇷 Minister Šušnjar met with 🇭🇺 Minister István Kapitány for an exchange on energy priorities and regional cooperation.

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Croatia in the EU @croatiaineu.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Minister Šušnjar at #TTEEnergy The Council reached agreement on faster permitting & the TEN-E Regulation. 🇭🇷 highlighted this as a key step towards a well-connected 🇪🇺 energy system. Discussions also covered post-2030 decarbonisation energy framework.

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Croatia in the EU @croatiaineu.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Minister Vučković at 🇪🇺 #ENVI: • CO₂ standards for cars and vans • Water Resilience • Risk of Biodiversity Loss • REACH Regulation Minister presented 🇭🇷’s actions to reduce water losses and the outcomes of the recent MED9 Environment Ministers’ meeting held in Šibenik.

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Croatia in the EU @croatiaineu.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

#EUCO concluded. Today’s discussions focused on the next #MFF and the need for a strong EU budget capable of addressing current and future challenges. PM Andrej Plenković stressed the importance of adequate funding for cohesion, agriculture and balanced regional development.

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Croatia in the EU @croatiaineu.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Two-day #EUCO kicked off, with discussions on Ukraine, enlargement, competitiveness & global economic challenges. PM Andrej Plenković welcomed the opening of the first accession cluster with 🇺🇦 and 🇲🇩. Tomorrow, leaders turn to an important discussion on the next MFF.

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Croatia in the EU @croatiaineu.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Ambassador Irena Andrassy at #GAC, preparing the June EUCO and the next MFF. An adequately funded EU budget is key to addressing current and future challenges. The European Semester and RoL in HU are also on the agenda.

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Croatia in the EU @croatiaineu.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Min. Irena Hrstić at #EPSCO Health discussing the 🇪🇺 Biotech Act & medical and in vitro diagnostic devices. 🇭🇷 supports a competitive and innovative biotechnology sectors, while maintaing the highest standards of quality and safety for the benfit of patients & health systems.

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Croatia in the EU @croatiaineu.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

A milestone day for EU enlargement: 🇺🇦 & 🇲🇩 opened Cluster 1 – Fundamentals, while 🇲🇪 provisionally closed two more negotiating chapters. 🇭🇷 remains a strong supporter of a credible, merit-based enlargement and the European future of candidate countries.

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Croatia in the EU @croatiaineu.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

State Secretary Frano Matušić at today’s #FAC, on Russian aggression against 🇺🇦, the situation in the Middle East & 🇪🇺–🇨🇳 relations. 🇭🇷 underlines the importance of a united 🇪🇺 in addressing current geopolitical & security challenges & supports efforts for de-escalation in the Middle East.

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Croatia in the EU @croatiaineu.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

State Secretary Župan at #ECOFIN and #Eurogroup with focus on: ✓ General approach on strengthening the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism ✓ Discussion on the SIU package ✓ Economic and fiscal developments ✓ Energy security and resilience ✓ European technological sovereignty

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Croatia in the EU @croatiaineu.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

State Secretary Šimundža Nikolić at #TTE Telecom, where the Council agreed its position on European Business Wallets and reviewed progress on the Digital Networks Act and the cybersecurity package. Exchanges also covered technological sovereignty and EU–ITU cooperation.

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Croatia in the EU @croatiaineu.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

🇭🇷 State Secretary Mihotić at today’s #TTE Transport Council Key topics: 🔸 Clean corporate vehicles and transport decarbonisation beyond 2030 🔸 EU Maritime Industrial Strategy & EU Ports Strategy

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Croatia in the EU @croatiaineu.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

In the context of 🇭🇷 Presidency of the #MED9, DPR Paula Letunić hosted an informal breakfast meeting with colleagues from MED9 MS. A valuable exchange on a more sustainable, resilient and safer Mediterranean & an opportunity to welcome Amb. Cait Moran as incoming IE PRES.

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Croatia in the EU @croatiaineu.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Min Damir Habijan joined ministers at #JHA Council to discuss the future Justice Programme, the parenthood proposal, accountability for crimes in 🇺🇦 and EU action on hate crime and hate speech. 🇭🇷 supports independent, efficient and digitalised justice systems and effective EU cooperation. 🇪🇺

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Croatia in the EU @croatiaineu.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Ahead of today’s #JHA, Minister Damir Habijan hosted a dinner of #EUMED9 justice ministers where they shared best practices in the application of AI in justice systems. Special guest Comm Michael McGrath provided important contribution to the discussion. 🇪🇺🇭🇷

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Croatia in the EU @croatiaineu.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Dep. PM and Min. Davor Božinović joined ministers at #JHA to discuss migration,the future of #Schengen and security challenges facing the 🇪🇺. 🇭🇷 supports effective returns and stronger border security, including through the new #EES & continued protection for displaced persons from 🇺🇦.

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European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 02/06/2026

On 19 May, in a conferral ceremony held in Strasbourg, the first laureates of the European Order of Merit were honoured for their significant contribution to EU integration and values. The following 10 laureates were admitted as members of the Order ↓

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Croatia in the EU @croatiaineu.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Pleased to welcome participants of the LEAD Albania programme and representatives of the College of Europe for an exchange on European integration. Ambassador Andrassy shared Croatia’s experience and perspectives relevant to Albania’s EU path. 🇭🇷🇦🇱🇪🇺

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Croatia in the EU @croatiaineu.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

We are celebrating our #StatehoodDay and #ArmedForcesDay! 🇭🇷 This evening, together with friends and colleagues at #BOZAR, we marked Croatia’s Statehood Day and the 35th anniversary of the Croatian Armed Forces. Thank you for celebrating with us. Sretan Dan državnosti! 🎉

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Permanent Representation of Bulgaria to the EU @bgineu.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

🇭🇷 Sretan Dan državnosti našim hrvatskim prijateljima! Želimo Hrvatskoj i njezinim građanima mir, prosperitet i uspjeh. 🇧🇬🤝 @croatiaineu.bsky.social

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EU Council @consilium.europa.eu · 30/05/2026

Happy national day, Croatia! 🇭🇷 Sretan Dan državnosti! On 30 May, Croatia marks Statehood Day celebrating unity and democracy. The coat of arms at the centre of the Croatian flag features a red and white chequered shield, topped by five smaller shields. 👇 link.europa.eu/xBW3Qh

A raised hand waves the Croatian flag against a blue background, with red confetti and a small European Union emblem in the corner.

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Croatia in the EU @croatiaineu.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

Today, on Statehood Day, we celebrate freedom, democracy and the values that continue to shape Croatia. Sretan Dan državnosti, Hrvatska! 🇭🇷

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Croatia in the EU @croatiaineu.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

#COMPET Research & Space The Council exchanged views on #HorizonEurope. Minister Fuchs underlined the importance of widening to strengthen excellence and research capacity across the 🇪🇺 In addition, the council discussed the role of space in economic security.

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Croatia in the EU @croatiaineu.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

State Secretary Rakocija at #COMPET Internal market 🇪🇺 | Focus on: - Industrial Accelerator Act - European preference & low-carbon requirements - 28th Regime & EU Inc Earlier today, he joined talks on Europe’s energy-intensive industries.

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Croatia in the EU @croatiaineu.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Minister Butković met in Brussels with Commissioner Tzitzikostas on Croatia’s priorities in the transport and maritime sectors and continued cooperation at EU level.

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Croatia in the EU @croatiaineu.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

The continuation of the debate on the next #MFF, with focus on EU’s single market, and preparations for the June #EUCO - key topics at today’s #GAC. State Sec. Metelko-Zgombić also taking part in exchanges on EU-UK relations and the country-specific RoL discussion, including 🇭🇷.

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Croatia in the EU @croatiaineu.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

State Secretary Lucić at #FAC Trade, with discussion on the economic security implications of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, particularly its impact on global trade flows, supply chains and energy markets. Exchanges also covered WTO reform following MC14.

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Croatia in the EU @croatiaineu.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Congratulations to all first laureates who received the European Order of Merit honouring outstanding contributions to European unity, democracy and shared values. Special congratulations to Prof. Marc Gjidara, lawyer and scholar, recognised for his remarkable work.

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Croatia in the EU @croatiaineu.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

State Secretary Lucić at #FAC Development, with focus on the future of EU external action amid geopolitical developments and the EU’s role as a reliable global partner. Discussions also covered #GlobalGateway and the impact of the Iran war.

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Croatia in the EU @croatiaineu.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

At the high-level “Twin it! 3D for Europe’s Culture” event, Min. Nina Obuljen Koržinek presented 🇭🇷 contribution to the digitalisation of cultural heritage — the 3D model of St. Mark’s Church in Zagreb, showcasing the role of digital tools in preserving and restoring cultural heritage. #3DforCulture

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Croatia in the EU @croatiaineu.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

At today’s #EYCS #Culture, ministers discussed #AgoraEU 2028–2034 and the EU Work Plan for Culture 2027–2030. Min. Nina Obuljen Koržinek highlighted stronger coordination of cultural policies across the EU, while highlighting the importance of media literacy and the fight against disinformation.

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Croatia in the EU @croatiaineu.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Sport tourism & mental health in focus at #EYCS #Sport The Council adopted Conclusions on sport tourism and exchanged views on mental health in sport, where 🇭🇷 State Secretary Pavić called for a stronger systemic approach and more open discussions about athletes’ well-being.

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Croatia in the EU @croatiaineu.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

State Sec. Galić at #FAC #Defence with a focus on Middle East & continued EU support to UA. On EU defence readiness, for 🇭🇷 an important focus remains – work on rapidly enhancing European drone & counter-drone capabilities through coordination with partner MSs and EU institutions.

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