# European democracy and judicial engagement in Croatia

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/european-democracy-and-judicial-engagement-in-croatia
> Updated: 2026-10-23T13:20:34.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

In late September 2026, the Cres Summer School was held on the Croatian island of Cres, focusing on the theme ‘Democracy and Security in Europe: Building Resilience in Uncertain Times.’ Organized by the Austrian Society for European Politics, the event featured discussions on EU enlargement, strategic autonomy, and the geopolitical role of the European Union.

Following this, the Croatian Ministry of Justice, Administration, and Digital Transformation observed European Justice Day. The initiative included meetings between Minister Damir Habijan and law students to discuss digital transformation and the use of artificial intelligence in the judiciary. Additionally, 51 courts across Croatia held open house days to increase public transparency and engagement with the legal system.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-23: Croatia marks European Justice Day with student engagement and open houses

Croatia celebrated European Justice Day with open house events at 51 courts and discussions between Minister Damir Habijan and law students regarding AI and digital transformation in the judiciary.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/croatia-marks-european-justice-day-with-student-engagement-and-open-houses

### 2026-10-15: Cres Summer School addresses European democracy and security

The 2026 Cres Summer School in Croatia gathered young Europeans to discuss democracy, security, and EU enlargement with experts from the diplomatic and scientific sectors.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cres-summer-school-addresses-european-democracy-and-security

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