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Parliament Speaker Gordan Jandroković received South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo
Zagreb - Parliament Speaker Gordan Jandroković on Thursday received South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo and invited Korean companies to invest in the Croatian energy sector, IT and digital technologies.
MPs question excess of study programmes
Zagreb - Parliament on Wednesday endorsed a final bill on academic titles and degrees, questioning during debate the large number of study programmes and academic titles in Croatia.
Croatian Parliament Speaker: Croatia has been constantly pushing for Kosovo's accession to international and regional organisations
Zagreb - Croatia has been constantly pushing for Kosovo's accession to international and regional organisations and calls on the states which have not yet done so to internationally recognise Kosovo, Croatian Parliament Speaker Gordan Jandroković told Kosovo President Vjosa Osmani Sadriu on Tuesday.
More than 800 people visit Croatian Parliament on Open Door Day
Zagreb - More than 800 people, both local and foreign visitors, visited the Croatian Parliament on Open Door Day on Saturday to see the most important parliamentary sights and hear interesting information about the history of Parliament.
Sabor to hold an Parliament House Open Day on 7 October 2023
Zagreb - To mark the Croatian Parliament Day - 8 October – in memory of the legislators' unanimous decision on 8 October 1991 to sever all ties with the former Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, with Croatia becoming a free and independent state, Citizens Service of the Croatian Parliament will be organizing the Parliament House Open Day event.
Parliament Speaker extends best wishes to MPs, citizens for Parliament Day
Zagreb - Parliament Speaker Gordan Jandroković on Friday extended his best wishes to Croatian MPs and citizens on the occasion of Parliament Day, which is observed on 8 October, recalling the historic decision the parliament made on that day 32 years ago, and the dramatic events of 7 October 1991.
Parliament endorses set of bills amending several regulations over euro adoption
Zagreb - Both the ruling and opposition parties in the Croatian parliament on Thursday endorsed a set of eight bills amending various regulations following the adoption of the euro as legal tender.
Parliament debated an opposition motion to give a vote of no confidence in Foreign Minister Gordan Grlić Radman
Zagreb - Parliament debated for nine and a half hours on Wednesday an opposition motion to give a vote of no confidence in Foreign Minister Gordan Grlić Radman for failing to declare €2.1 million in dividends among his assets, which the government and the ruling majority rejected.
Social Policy Ministry State Secretary: New humanitarian aid law intends to counter financial misuse
Zagreb - The new Law on Humanitarian Aid strengthens the mechanisms of control over the collection of humanitarian aid and increases fines in order to prevent abuses, Social Policy Ministry State Secretary, Marija Pletikosa, told the parliament on Wednesday.
State has no control over debt collection agencies, Opposition says
Zagreb - The state neither controls debt collection agencies nor protects debtors, the opposition said on Thursday in a debate on new rules for debt collectors, while the ruling majority denied this.
Law on constituencies passed, Opposition warns of gerrymandering
Zagreb - The 151-seat Croatian Parliament on Thursday adopted the new law on constituencies for the election of members of Parliament, redrawing the boundaries of the 10 electoral districts but not change the election system.
State Attorney-General Hrvoj-Šipek: USKOK performs its duties in orderly manner
Zagreb - Commenting on the fact that no candidate responded to the advertised vacancy for the head of the Office for Suppression of Corruption and Organised Crime (USKOK), State Attorney-General Zlata Hrvoj-Šipek said on Wednesday that her office and USKOK did not depend on one person.
Second panel of the international conference on the contribution of national parliaments to improving the CAP dedicated to the Declaration on GMO-free Alps-Adriatic-Danube region
Zagreb - Chairwoman of the Agriculture Committee, Marijana Petir, chairman of the Committee on Agriculture of the Hungarian Parliament Sándor Font and Executive Director of the Croatian Agency for Agriculture and Food Darja Sokolić presented their keynote speeches about the Declaration on GMO-free Alps-Adriatic-Danube region and the review of the proposals for new European Commission Regulations concerning plants obtained by new genomic techniques and the production and marketing of plant reproductive material.
National parliaments presented their initiatives to improve the CAP at the third panel of the conference
Zagreb – The Chairwoman of the Agriculture and Forestry Committee of the Parliament of Finland, Jenna Simula, and the Chairman of the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources of the House of Representatives of the Parliament of Cyprus, Yiannakis Gavriel, introduced the topic of national parliaments’ initiatives.
CAP good tool but should be adjusted to member states, conference hears
Zagreb - Agriculture is invaluable for national security and economic development, Parliament Speaker Gordan Jandroković said on Monday, adding that the EU's Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) contributes to development but that one should take account of member states' specificities.
Inter-parliamentary conference on the contribution of national parliaments to improving the CAP kicks-off in the Croatian Parliament
Zagreb - Marking the tenth anniversary of Croatia’s membership in the European Union, the Agriculture Committee of the Croatian Parliament organized an inter-parliamentary conference on the contribution of national parliaments to the improvement of the Common Agricultural Policy of the European Union.
MPs: Everything must be done to stop violence against women
Zagreb - On the occasion of National Day of Combating Violence Against Women, observed on 22 September, MPs said on Friday that the Croatian society is obliged to do everything to stop violence against women and preserve human lives.
Pelješac Bridge symbol of successful Croatian-Chinese cooperation, officials say
Zagreb - The Pelješac Bridge, built by a Chinese company, and the Chinese investment in the Senj wind park are symbols of successful cooperation between Croatia and China, said Croatian Parliament Speaker Gordan Jandroković, and a senior official of the Chinese Parliament, Li Hongzhong, on Friday.
Defence Committee gives positive opinion on EU joint ammunition procurement
Zagreb - The Defence Committee of the Croatian Parliament gave at its session on Thursday a unanimous positive opinion on the joint procurement of ammunition and other equipment within the European Defence Agency projects.
Finance Minister presents proposal to amend tax laws to Parliament
Zagreb - Finance Minister Marko Primorac presented the government's proposal to amend a package of tax laws to Parliament on Thursday, saying that it had received an equal amount of support and criticism and that this was a good indicator.
Opposition parties criticise proposed amendments as sham tax reform
Zagreb - Croatian parliamentary opposition parties on Thursday criticised the government's proposal to amend a package of tax laws, saying that it did not take into account the high rate of inflation.
Opposition: 500,000 extra voters in register; HDZ: Rules are same for everyone
Zagreb - The Croatian Parliament on Wednesday opened a discussion on the final proposal to amend the Electoral Units Act, with ruling and opposition MPs exchanging heavy words over the voter register.
European inter-parliamentary conference on agriculture to be held in Zagreb on 25 September 2023
Zagreb - On the initiative of the chairwoman of the Agriculture Committee, Marijana Petir, and on the occasion of the tenth anniversary of Croatia’s membership in the EU, the Croatian Parliament will host an inter-parliamentary conference on the “Contribution of National Parliaments to Improving the Common Agricultural Policy” on 25 September 2023 in Zagreb.
Parliament supports Croatia-Hungary agreement on fight against cross-border crime
Zagreb - Croatian MPs on Tuesday supported the Agreement between the governments of Croatia and Hungary on cooperation in the fight against cross-border crime, but also warned of the problem of illegal migrants and criminal networks that take advantage of the absence of controls in the Schengen area.
Parliament Speaker issued message for Rosh Hashanah
Zagreb - Parliament Speaker Gordan Jandroković on Friday extended his best wishes to the Jewish community on the occasion of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish new year.
Constituencies bill, tax reform to be discussed in first week of next parliament session
Zagreb - Parliament Speaker Gordan Jandroković said on Tuesday that the parliament will convene again on Tuesday, 19 September, and the session will start with Question Time, with MPs discussing the Constituencies Bill and a set of nine tax-related bills during the first week of the session.
Jandroković: Croatia wants to solve issue of Croatian minority in Slovenia
Zagreb - The issue of Croats in Slovenia, who do not have a recognised national minority status, is one of the outstanding issues between Zagreb and Ljubljana that we would like to resolve in a spirit of good neighborliness, Croatian Parliament Speaker Gordan Jandroković said on Thursday.
Slovenian PM thanks Croatia for assistance in flood response
Zagreb - Slovenian Prime Minister Robert Golob met with Croatian Parliament Speaker Gordan Jandroković in Ljubljana on Wednesday, thanking Croatia for being the first to come to his country's aid after it was hit by heavy floods early in August.
Outstanding issues don't affect Croatia-Slovenia relations, parliament speakers say
Zagreb - The outstanding Croatia-Slovenia issues, first and foremost the border arbitration, do not affect their relations as friends, partners and good neighbours, the two countries' parliament speakers said in Ljubljana on Wednesday.
Croatian Parliament Speaker receives Montenegrin President
Zagreb - Croatian Parliament Speaker Gordan Jandroković has received Montenegrin President Jakov Milatić, currently on an official visit to Croatia, the Croatian parliament.
Parliament Speaker Gordan Jandroković laid the wreaths on Goli Otok and Sveti Grgur islands on the occasion of the European Day of Remembrance for Victims of all Totalitarian and Authoritarian Regimes
Zagreb - Parliament Speaker Gordan Jandroković and Deputy Prime Minister Oleg Butković laid wreaths and lit candles on Goli Otok and Sveti Grgur islands on Wednesday on the occasion of the European Day of Remembrance for Victims of all Totalitarian and Authoritarian Regimes.
Parliamentary comittee supports appointment of General Turkalj as VSOA director
Zagreb - The parliamentary Domestic Policy and National Security Committee supported the proposal to appoint General Ivan Turkalj as the head of the Military Security and Intelligence Agency (VSOA), the chairman of that committee, Siniša Hajdaš Dončić, said on Wednesday afternoon.
Sabor Speaker: Operation Storm turning point in Homeland War
Zagreb - Parliament Speaker Gordan Jandroković on Friday sent a congratulatory message on the occasion of Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day, Veterans Day and the 28th anniversary of Operation Storm, saying that Storm was a turning point in the 1991-1995 Homeland War.
MP Veljko Kajtazi at the commemoration the International Day of Remembrance of the Roma Genocide Victims of the Second World War in Uštica
Zagreb - The International Day of Remembrance of the Roma Genocide Victims of the Second World War, more than half a million of them, was commemorated for the 12th time in a row in Uštica, one of the execution grounds of the Jasenovac camp.
Parliament rejects president's conclusions, endorses those of majority
Zagreb - Parliament on Sunday rejected by majority vote two conclusions proposed by President Zoran Milanović on the ongoing strike in the judiciary and the gas affair, after debating them over the past two days, and endorsed the conclusions of the ruling majority.
Agriculture Committee discusses measures to deal with African swine fever
Zagreb - The parliamentary Agriculture Committee on Saturday discussed the measures being taken to curb African swine fever, with representatives of pig farmers saying that "sales must function in controlled conditions" and veterinarians pointing to a lack of Civil Protection's assistance.
Croatian parliament continues extraordinary session
Zagreb - The Croatian parliament on Saturday continued the extraordinary session called by President Zoran Milanović, who proposed that the government be given 15 days to ensure the normal functioning of the judiciary and establish the responsibility in the gas sales scandal.
Croatian parliament amends Maritime Domain Act
Zagreb - The Croatian parliament on Friday amended the Maritime Domain and Sea Ports Act, which aims to ensure modern, rational and responsible management of the maritime domain.
Parliament amends Housing Provision in Assisted Areas Act
Zagreb - On Friday, the Croatian Parliament supported by a majority vote the amendments to the Housing Provision in Assisted Areas Act, which allow earthquake victims living in container settlements or containers next to their family houses to be accommodated in state-owned apartments during the summer.
Homeland War Veterans Act amended
Zagreb - The Croatian parliament on Wednesday amended the Homeland War Veterans Act, increasing disability allowances for veterans of the 1991-1995 war of independence and laying down a legal basis for establishing an institution for the long-term accommodation of veterans who cannot look after themselves.
Only three candidates have submitted applications for the post of the Information Commissioner
Zagreb - Only three candidates have submitted applications for the post of the country's third Information Commissioner, and current Information Commissioner Zoran Pičuljan is not among them, even though under the relevant law, he could have applied for another term in office.
Croatian Parliament marks Srebrenica Genocide Remembrance Day
Zagreb - A memorial ceremony was held in the Croatian Parliament on Thursday to commemorate Srebrenica Genocide Remembrance Day, with members of Parliament, senior government and judicial officials and religious dignitaries attending it.
Knesset delegation visits Sabor
Zagreb - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to visit Croatia by the end of the year, it was said at a meeting of the Croatia-Israel parliamentary friendship group on Tuesday, when a Knesset delegation visited the Croatian parliament.
Finance Minister: Tax changes aimed at fiscal decentralisation, not war against cities
Zagreb - Finance Minister Marko Primorac on Tuesday dismissed the opposition claims that the amendment of nine tax laws is "the waging of a war" against the largest cities, saying they are steps forward in fiscal decentralisation after a long time.
Parliament has no objections to reappointing member of Hina Steering Council
Zagreb - Members of the Croatian Parliament on Monday had no objections to the government's proposal to reappoint Majda Tafra-Vlahović a member of the Hina Steering Council, while some opposition lawmakers raised objections to the work of the national news agency.
Bill on wages in government and public services presented; opposition critical
Zagreb - Justice and Public Administration Minister Ivan Malenica said in the parliament on Monday the new law on wages in government and public services was a turning point in the management of human resources and creation of an efficient and professional public administration, while the opposition said it was incomplete.
Parliament unanimously supports rise in judges' wages
Zagreb - Parliament on Wednesday unanimously amended the law on the wages of judges and other judicial officials, raising the gross base pay from €625.20 to €706.59 as well as the coefficient for first-instance court judges from 3.54 to 4.21.
Parliament Speaker: Croatian agricultural production going in right direction
Zagreb - Parliament Speaker Gordan Jandroković said at a thematic session of the Agriculture Committee on Wednesday that Croatia was going in the right direction with agricultural production.
Parliament adopts laws on personal assistance, social care
Zagreb - Parliament on Wednesday adopted the Personal Assistance Act which increases the number of beneficiaries from 4,000 to over 15,000 as well as the number of personal assistants.