"Political Academy" of the ZHDZ: Final Evaluation

The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung organized with the Croatian Statehood Foundation (ZHDZ) from June 7th to 10th, 2019 on the Island of Vis the "final evaluation" for the 12th generation of the ZHDZ's junior political education program. This weekend seminar always takes place at the end of the secound semester of the one-year training course, offers lectures by political stakeholders and serves above all for the evaluation of the training success achieved.

"Women in Politics IV" of the ZHDZ

The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) organized together with the Croatian Statehood Foundation (ZHDZ) from June 6th to 9th, 2019 on the Island of Vis an another event of the series: "Women in politics" for young female politicians of the HDZ. As part of the 3-day event, the participants of the weekend seminar discussed with distinguished professors of Croatian universities and in the presence of the Head of the Department for International Human Resources of KAS, Susanne Käss the meaning of International Relations, the democratization processes in post-communist societies, the importance of political communication and the public appearance of female politicians in the media.

Schengen and Security Challenges

The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung organised together with the Faculty of Political Science of the University of Zagreb, on June 5th, 2019 in Zagreb a conference on "Schengen and Security Challenges". In the presence of the Deputy Director-General of Police and the Head of Border Management at the Ministry of Interior of the Republic of Croatia, Zoran Ničeno, security experts debated with representatives of the University of Zagreb on the future of the Schengen area, Croatia's possible accession to the Schengen area, and current and future security challenges for Europe and the EU.

The meaning of free access to the information in Croatia

The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung organised in cooperation with the Association of Widows of Croatian War Veterans of the Croatian Homeland War and the Family Association of the Deceased Croatian War Veterans on June 3rd, 2019 in Zagreb a conference about the meaning of free access to the information in Croatia. In the presence of the Former Head of the opposition working group on human rights in Gera (GDR), the former Director of the Office of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung in Sarajevo and Deputy Department Head, Department Civic Education in Saarland, Dr. Karsten Dümmel, representatives of both Associations discussed the importance of free access to information in dealing with the totalitarian past of the country.

The Role of Women in Politics and Business

The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung organised in cooperation with the "International Women's Business Network" a conference on "The role of women in politics and business" on May 28th, 2019 in Zagreb. With the participation of the State Secretary in the Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Croatia, Nataša Mikuš Žigman, the Members of the Croatian Parliament, Sanja Putica and Sabina Glasovac discussed the situation and role of women in politics, business and the media with domestic and foreign business women.

SMEs in Croatia and Germany

The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung organised yesterday together with the Centre for the Renewal of Culture in Zagreb a conference on "SME in Croatia and Germany". With the participation of the Minister of Economy of the Republic of Croatia, Darko Horvat and his Cabinet, the Deputy Head of Mission of the Federal Republic of Germany in Croatia, Harald Seibel and the Director of the German-Croatian Chamber of Industry and Commerce, Sven Thorsten Potthoff discussed with economic experts and Croatian entrepreneurs the foundations of the success of SMEs in Germany, the Role and perspectives of SMEs in Croatia and comparison of economic policies of both countries.

Education of Citizens for Democracy

Internationales Symposium

The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung organised together with the Department of Philosophy of the University of Zadar from May 16th to 17th, 2019 a symposium on "Education of Citizens for Democracy". With the participation of vice-rector of the University of Zadar Slaven Zjalić and the head of the office of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung in Sarajevo Sven Petke, Prof. Dr. Jure Zovko discussed with the member of the Croatian parliament and head of the departmentfor philosophy of the University of Zadar Dr. Marko Vučetić and other representatives of the universities in the region on the foundations of democracy and on the promotion of civic commitment in political decision-making processes.

European elections and Croatia within the EU

The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung organised together with the Zagreb Initiative on May 14th, 2019 in Zagreb a round table discussion on "European Elections and Croatia within the EU". With the participation of the MEP Ivana Maletić the journalists Eliana Čandrlić and Željko Trkanjec discussed with representatives of the Zagreb Initiative on the future of Croatia within the EU after the European elections and the possible challenges of the EU budget in the period from 2021 to 2027.

Croatia ahead of the European elections

The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung organised together with the Croatian Paneuropean-Union (HPEU) on May8th 2019 in Zagreb the third round table discussion on "Croatia ahead of the European elections". During the event representatives of theHPEU discussed with the member of the Croatian Parliament and former Ministerof Foreign and European Affairs Davor Ivo Stier on the European elections, the current challenges and the future of Europe and the European Union.

"Slovenia in the EU - Europe at the Crossroads"

The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung organised in cooperation with the "Assembly for Republic" on May 7th, 2019 in Ljubljana a conference on "Europe at the Crossroads". In the presence of the former President of the European Parliament, the former President of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftungand the current Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Commissioner for European Affairs Prof. Dr. Hans-Gert Pöttering, the Chairman of the SDS and former Prime Minister of the Republic of Slovenia Janez Jansa discussed with the Chairman of the SLS Marjan Podobnik about the upcoming European elections and the future of Slovenia in the EU.