Event Reports

The Power to Shape The Future

Bled Strategic Forum 2026

Das Bled Strategic Forum (BSF) versammelte auch in diesem Jahr politische Entscheidungsträger, Experten, Wirtschaftsvertreter sowie Repräsentanten der internationalen Gemeinschaft, um über zentrale Herausforderungen zu diskutieren, die die Zukunft Europas und der Welt prägen. Im Mittelpunkt des Forums standen die Veränderungen der globalen Machtverhältnisse, Fragen der Sicherheit und Wettbewerbsfähigkeit sowie die Frage, ob Europa in einer zunehmend komplexen und multipolaren Welt seine Zukunft aktiv gestalten kann.

Junge Führungskräfte über die Zukunft der euro-atlantischen Ordnung

Young BSF 2026

Im Rahmen des 15. Young Bled Strategic Forum, das vom 28. bis 30. September in Kranjska Gora unter dem Titel „After the Rupture: Agency and Resilience in a Fragmented World“ stattfand, kamen junge Führungskräfte aus verschiedenen Teilen der Welt zusammen, um über die Herausforderungen der internationalen Ordnung, die Widerstandsfähigkeit von Gesellschaften und die Möglichkeiten gemeinsamen Handelns in einer zunehmend fragmentierten Welt zu diskutieren.

Slowenischer Außenminister Tone Kajzer zu Gast in der Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung

Vertrauensvoller Austausch in herausfordernden Zeiten

Im Zentrum des Gesprächs standen neben den bilateralen Beziehungen auch europapolitische und transatlantische Themen

Successful Conclusion of the 19th Summer School of the Political Academy

Workshop

The final evaluation of the 19th generation of the Political Academy Summer School, organized by the Croatian Statehood Foundation (ZHDZ) in cooperation with the KAS Croatia-Slovenia Office, took place from June 18th to 21st June, 2026, on the island of Vis.

35 Years After Independence – Slovenia Between Democratic Progress and the Challenges of Transition

International Symposium

On the occasion of the 35th anniversary of Slovenia’s independence, the international symposium "35 Years Later – Assessments and Analyses of the Transition to Normality" was held in Ljubljana on June, 19th . Historians, political scientists, and representatives of civil society gathered to assess Slovenia’s political and democratic development since 1991. The event was organized by the Dr. Jože Pučnik Institute (IJP), in cooperation with the KAS Croatia–Slovenia Office, the Assembly for the Republic (Zbor za republiko), and the Association for the Values of Slovenian Independence.

Presentation of the pilot study “Biram Hrvatsku”: Returning emigrants as an opportunity for Croatia’s development

A presentation of the pilot study "Biram Hrvatsku – a policy measure supporting return migration and development in Croatia's lagging regions" was held on May 27th, 2026, in Zagreb. The event was jointly organised by the KAS Croatia-Slovenia Office and the Institute of Social Sciences Ivo Pilar. It brought together representatives of state institutions, the academic community, the diplomatic corps, the Croatian Employment Service, regional and local government, as well as experts in demography, migration, and labour market development.

Political Academy PLUS

The ninth module of the Political Academy PLUS of the 4th generation of the Croatian Statehood Foundation (ZHDZ) was successfully held in Novska from May 22nd to 24th 2026 in cooperation with the KAS Croatia-Slovenia Office. The event focused on political education, social responsibility, and the development of young political talents. At the same time, the long-standing partnership between the ZHDZ and the Konrad Adenauer Foundation was once again highlighted as an important contribution to democratic culture and to preparing a new generation of political leaders.

Youth United for a Solidary Europe

Europe Day

On the occasion of Europe Day, the KAS Croatia-Slovenia Office, in cooperation with the Croatian Pan-European Union (HPEU), organized the conference “Youth United for a Solidary Europe” on May 8th, 2026, in Zagreb.

Foreign and Security Policy Perspectives of Croatia up to 2030

Security Policy Dialogue

A central objective of the KAS Croatia-Slovenia Office is to support Croatia on its Euro-Atlantic path and to strengthen and consolidate the already socially rooted sense of belonging to the Western alliance system. A particular focus lies on foreign and security policy exchange within the European context, with the aim of developing common positions on current challenges and continuously connecting decision-makers from Germany and Croatia through dialogue formats based on shared values.

Smart Cities – Digitalization, Sustainable Housing and Innovation in the Service of Citizens

Smart Cities 2026

The topic of smart cities is becoming increasingly important for Croatian cities as they face the challenges of accelerated urbanization, a shortage of affordable housing, the need to modernise infrastructure, and the growing impact of climate change. The introduction of digital technologies and smart solutions can help local governments manage resources more efficiently, improve public services, and increase transparency in governance, while sustainable urban development contributes to better mobility, more accessible services, and higher-quality public spaces. For cities with limited financial and infrastructural capacities, the exchange of experiences and the adoption of best practices are particularly important.