Croatia hosts 10th Regional Development and EU Funds Conference

The 10th edition of the Regional Development and EU Funds Conference was held in Šibenik, gathering over 1,000 representatives from counties, cities, municipalities, and the business sector. The event focused on a decade of investment and the future of European funds regarding Croatia's regional growth.

During the conference, Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković discussed negotiations for the new European Union Multiannual Financial Framework for the period after 2027. Minister of Regional Development and EU Funds Nataša Mikuš Žigman highlighted Croatia's developmental progress over the last decade, citing infrastructure improvements and the country's status as a mine-free nation.

To mark the opening, Minister Mikuš Žigman and Norwegian Ambassador Arne Sannes Bjørnstad signed agreements under the European Economic Area and Norwegian Financial Mechanism. These include funding for Local Development (€33 million), Green Transition (€21.6 million), and innovations in green and blue business sectors.