Deepening EU capital markets and boosting competitiveness at todayโs ECOFIN. Minister ฤoriฤ participated in talks on the market integration and supervision package and the savings & investment union; alongside economic governance, the RRF and Russiaโs aggression against UA.
Minister ฤoriฤ met today in Brussels with Commissioner ล uica to talk about the impact of the Middle East situation on energy, the economy and citizens, and the importance of the next MFF.
Minister ฤoriฤ at #Eurogroup discussed the economic outlook, focusing on energy prices and euro area competitiveness amid turbulence on energy markets and tensions in the Middle East. Talks also covered digital finance, including stablecoins.
On #InternationalWomensDay, the EU reaffirms its commitment to gender equality.
EU efforts help:
๐ close the gender pay gap
๐ reduce gender imbalance in leadership roles
๐ promote work-life balance for all
๐ fight violence against women
๐ link.europa.eu/cBtD3p
#IWD2026
At todayโs #JHA Justice, State Secretary Ivan Crnฤec joined discussions on protection of adults, fundamental rights and organised crime. ๐ญ๐ท supports ensuring accountability for international crimes and underlines the importance of lawyersโ independence and the rule of law.
At todayโs #JHA Home Affairs, Minister Davor Boลพinoviฤ joined discussions on the state of Schengen, EU internal security and migration. ๐ญ๐ท underlines that citizensโ security and Europeโs stability remain top priorities. ๐ช๐บ
๐ญ๐ท Minister Fuchs at todayโs #COMPET supported progress in negotiations on the post-2027 #HorizonEurope package and called for widening in order to reduce the innovation gap within the ๐ช๐บ and boost #competitiveness.
At the margins of #COMPET, as a follow-up to the Berlin Declaration, ๐ญ๐ท DPR Paula Letuniฤ participated yesterday in the Friends of Industry meeting, with ๐ญ๐ท also represented this morning by State Secretary Romek at the meeting for Energy-Intensive Industries. ๐ช๐บ
๐ญ๐ท State Secretary Romek at todayโs #COMPET underlines the importance of simplification and burden reduction, addressing Terrible Ten barriers incl. #TSC, and ensuring #ECF delivers genuine transformation that benefits all across the EU. ๐ช๐บ
Minister Mikuลก ลฝigman at #GAC #Cohesion: discussion on the mid-term review of Cohesion Policy 2021โ2027 in focus. Council approved conclusions on the EU Agenda for Cities, highlighting citiesโ importance in strengthening economic, social & territorial cohesion across the EU.
State Sec. Andreja Metelko-Zgombiฤ at #GAC: prep. for March EUCO in focus. Views were exchanged on the European Centre for Democratic Resilience; ๐ญ๐ท welcomes its creation to strengthen our democracy resilience. ๐บ๐ฆ stays high on the EUCO agenda. ๐ญ๐ท stands with UA โ EU unity & support stay firm.
On Unfair Trading Practices Directive Croatia supports stronger protection for farmers & small suppliers. ๐ญ๐ท๐ช๐บ
#AGRIFISH
At #AGRIFISH Coucil, Deputy PM David Vlajฤiฤ joined talks on the post-2027 CAP & Unfair Trading Practices Directive. ๐ญ๐ท emphasised that the future #CAP must reflect MSsโ specificities & ensure programming flexibility.
๐ญ๐ท FM Goran Grliฤ Radman at todayโs #FAC: discussions on ๐บ๐ฆ, the Middle East, hybrid threats and #FIMI. Marking four years of ๐ท๐บ aggression, Croatia stands firmly with ๐บ๐ฆ and supports continued EU political, military & humanitarian assistance in pursuit of a just & lasting peace. ๐ช๐บ
Finance agenda continues at #ECOFIN. Minister Tomislav ฤoriฤ joins finance ministers to discuss supplementary pensions, the ๐ช๐บ budget, defence financing & RRF plans. ๐ญ๐ท supports a resilient EU pension framework, safeguarding national competences and voluntary participation.
Minister Tomislav ฤoriฤ at todayโs #Eurogroup, joining other finance ministers for discussions on the euro areaโs 2026 priorities, the euroโs international role & global imbalances in a shifting geo-economic landscape. ๐ช๐บ
Europeโs competitiveness in focus at the Informal Leadersโ Retreat ๐ช๐บ
PM Andrej Plenkoviฤ urged a stronger Single Market and reduced dependencies, stressing that demographic revitalisation, affordable energy, regulatory simplification and strong partnerships are vital for the future.
Today at #FAC Defence, discussions centre on EU military support to ๐บ๐ฆ, with a strong focus on cooperation in defence innovation. State Secretary Galiฤ takes part in talks and an exchange with UA Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. Efforts continue toward a just and lasting peace.
A visual with a trainee in a grey shirt, with large black text that reads โApplications are open!โ on a soft yellow and blue gradient background, and on the bottom the Council of the European Union logo.
๐ข Trainees wanted! Applications are now open for five-month traineeships at the Council of the EU, starting in September.
โค๏ธ๐ช๐บ Want to work with us at the heart of EU decision-making? Now is your chance!
Apply by 19 March ๐ link.europa.eu/T7ht3T
Today we welcomed 6 Croatian students who took part in this yearโs ConSIMiumโa simulation offering hands-on insight into EU decision-making at all levels of the Council and the European Council. A great exchange, with insightful questions and strong motivation to learn about the ๐ช๐บ.
Today we welcomed pupils from a Belgian school visiting our Perm Rep as part of the Model European Parliament ๐ช๐บ
A unique simulation where young minds debate and collaborate.
Happy to answer their insightful questions as they prepare to represent ๐ญ๐ทCroatia in the EP simulation.
FM Gordan Grliฤ Radman at todayโs #FAC: discussions on Ukraine, human rights, the Middle East & Great Lakes. ๐ญ๐ท reaffirms strong support for a just peace in ๐บ๐ฆ and readiness to deepen bilateral & EU economic cooperation with ๐ธ๐พ.
Congrats to ๐ญ๐ท Makarska as one of the three finalists for the European Capitals of Small Retail award in the Vanguard City category.
It is a recognition for innovative small cities leading the way in forward-thinking retail that supports local businesses and vibrant city centres.
Deputy PM Davor Boลพinoviฤ and DG of the HR Customs Administration Demiroviฤ, presented Croatiaโs candidacy to host the European Customs Authority in Zagreb to MEPs - members of the IMCO Committee.
Zagreb is fully ready to host the #EUCA from day one.
A candle surrounded by wires and flowers with the text "We will always remember"
#NeverAgain is now.
Today, we remember the unprecedented horrors of the Holocaust and honour the memory of the six million Jews and the millions of others who were murdered.
The EU is determined to combat antisemitism and all forms of discrimination.
Today, tomorrow, always.
Two hands are holding four puzzle pieces that fit together. Two puzzle piece feature the flag of the European Union, and the other two feature the flag of Montenegro, symbolising cooperation or integration between the two entities. The logo of the Council of the European Union is visible in the bottom-right corner.
๐Another key step on Montenegro's #EUEnlargement path.
Today the EU and Montenegro provisionally closed accession negotiations on chapter 32 (financial control).
So far, Montenegro has provisionally closed 13 chapters in total.
More infoโก๏ธ link.europa.eu/W36NX7
๐Today the Council gave the final greenlight to a regulation to phase out Russian pipeline and liquefied natural gas imports into the EU.
Read more about the EU's efforts to end its reliance on Russian energy โก๏ธhttps://link.europa.eu/F9Y4pT
1st #AGRIFISH under ๐จ๐พPRES | Deputy PM David Vlajฤiฤ engaged in talks on:
โป๏ธEU Bioeconomy Strategy
๐ฑOrganic farming
โ๏ธCY2026EU priorities- competitiveness,post 2027 #CAP & its simplification.
๐ญ๐ท National Strategy on #bioeconomy also recognizes its great potential for the sector
Ambassador Irena Andrassy at the #GAC: focus on ๐จ๐พ Presidency priorities, safeguarding democracy and the rule of law through the RoL dialogue and strengthening the European Democracy Shield.
Also driving smarter regulation to make Europe more competitive and effective.
Informal #EUCO on the agenda.
PM Andrej Plenkoviฤ underscored solidarity with DK & GL, the importance of transatlantic unity, and continued communication among allies. Dialogue remains essential.
