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Security Challenges for Europe

Tide of Change

The KAS Croatia–Slovenia Office, in cooperation with the Centre for Security Cooperation (RACVIAC), successfully concluded the 13th annual “Security Challenges for Europe” conference, held in Zagreb on November 25th and 26th, 2025.

Juro Avgustinović
November 27, 2025
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AI2 Future: Legal Terms of Use

AI Beyond the Hype

At the end of October, Zagreb hosted the 9th “AI2Future” conference, Croatia’s leading event in the field of artificial intelligence. Under the motto “AI Beyond the Hype,” over 250 national and international experts, researchers, engineers, legal professionals, managers, and students came together to exchange knowledge, experiences, and ideas. The conference clearly demonstrated that AI has long moved beyond marketing trends and is being applied in industry, the public sector, and research in practical, measurable, and responsible ways. Technical excellence, economic applicability, and cutting-edge research were all addressed, with a particular emphasis on tangible benefits and ethical implementation.

Juro Avgustinović
October 31, 2025
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The Migration Transition in Croatia - Current State and Perspectives

International Scientific Workshop

At the end of October, national and international experts, representatives of public institutions, NGOs, academia, and employers gathered in Zagreb for the three-day international workshop “ The Migration Transition in Croatia - Current State and Perspectives”. The event brought together key stakeholders to discuss one of the most significant social processes shaping Croatia today – migration. The workshop was organized by the Ivo Pilar Institute of Social Sciences in cooperation with the KAS Croatia–Slovenia Office and supported by the ERSTE Foundation and THE CIVICS Innovation Hub. Its aim was to exchange knowledge and insights on how migration and integration processes are influencing Croatia’s demographic and social development.

Juro Avgustinović
October 30, 2025
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HPEU

„Europa – der Weltführer des Friedens“

Internationale Konferenz der Kroatischen Paneuropa-Union

Osijek und Vinkovci waren Veranstaltungsorte der internationalen paneuropäischen Konferenz „Europa – der Weltführer des Friedens“, die in Zusammenarbeit der Kroatischen Paneuropa-Union, der Internationalen Paneuropa-Union und des KAS-Auslandsbüros Kroatien-Slowenien organisiert wurde. Die feierliche Eröffnung der Konferenz fand an der Philosophischen Fakultät der Universität Josip Juraj Strossmayer in Osijek statt. Daran nahmen über 80 Persönlichkeiten aus 12 europäischen Ländern, darunter Vertreter aus Politik, Diplomatie, Wissenschaft sowie aus der lokalen und regionalen Verwaltung teil.

Juro Avgustinović
October 27, 2025
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UNIDU

Rethinking with AI – Journalism, Communication and Education in Transition

Dubrovnik Media Days 2025

Under the title “Generative AI: Transforming Journalism, Strategic Communication, and Education,” the international scientific conference “Dubrovnik Media Days” was held at the University of Dubrovnik. The event focused on how generative artificial intelligence is reshaping journalism, strategic communication and education — and on the ethical, social and political challenges emerging from these transformations.

Juro Avgustinović
October 27, 2025
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Croatian Security Days 2025

19th Conference of Croatian Security Managers

The Croatian Security Days 2025 took place in Opatija, the most important gathering for professionals in the fields of corporate, private, and urban security. The event was organized by the Croatian Association of Security Managers (HUMS) and the KAS Croatia-Slovenia Office. The three-day conference brought together several hundred national and international participants, including representatives from institutions, academia, and the business sector.

Juro Avgustinović
October 20, 2025
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NATO and EU Cooperation – A Key to a Resilient Future

10th Zagreb Security Forum

The 10th Zagreb Security Forum brought together over 240 experts from around 30 NATO and EU member states, including academics, politicians, and representatives of the armed forces and intelligence services. This year’s forum focused on the resilience and cooperation of NATO and the EU, with particular emphasis on identifying current security, geopolitical, and informational processes that pose a threat to the stability of Euro-Atlantic integration, such as hybrid threats, disinformation, cyberattacks, and the security of critical infrastructure.

Juro Avgustinović
October 13, 2025
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5th Alumni Meeting of the Political Academy and 30 Years of the HDZ Foundation (ZHDZ)

Democracy between Ideal and Reality – Shaping the Future, Preserving Values

The 5th Alumni Meeting of the Political Academy took place in Terme Tuhelj, marking the 30th anniversary of the HDZ Foundation (ZHDZ) as well as the graduation of the 18th generation of participants of the Political Academy. On this occasion, the graduates received their certificates of successful completion of the program from HDZ President and Prime Minister Andrej Plenković. The event brought together numerous former participants, professors, mentors, and young people who, through the programs of the KAS Croatia-Slovenia Office and the ZHDZ, continuously invest in their political education.

Juro Avgustinović
October 6, 2025
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KAS Kroatien-Slowenien

The Role of Europe in the New Geopolitical Context

Start of the 19th Year of the Political Academy

The Political Academy has been regarded for years as a central project in political education in Croatia. Since its founding, it has been a joint initiative of the HDZ Foundation (ZHDZ) and the KAS Foreign Office for Croatia and Slovenia. Together, they offer a comprehensive educational program that provides not only expert knowledge but also practical skills. The curriculum is complemented by events such as the annual summer and winter schools, as well as thematic seminars on European integration, foreign policy, and political communication. The project's goal is to prepare young politically interested individuals for responsible roles in politics, society, and administration.

Juro Avgustinović
September 13, 2025
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FPZG

Connecting Southeast Asia and Southeast Europe: 7th Summer School on Southeast Asia and Southeast Europe

Common Challenges for Two Subcontinents

The seventh joint summer school “Connecting Southeast Asia and Southeast Europe” was organized at the University of Zagreb in cooperation with various universities from Indonesia and Malaysia. The event brought together students, scholars, and experts from both regions to discuss political, economic, and social issues in an interregional exchange.

Juro Avgustinović
September 12, 2025
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