KAS Croatia & Slovenia

🌍 13th Adenauer Conference | May 6, 14:00–16:15 “A World in Uncertainty: Europe’s Moment” The conference explores Germany’s role in global security, EU autonomy & current geopolitical tensions. Keynote: FM Johann Wadephul 📺 Live (EN): youtube.com/live/W54cOabPk… Join live!

Croatia’s future role in Europe was in focus at a high-level conference in Zagreb. 🇭🇷 FM @grlicradman and German MP Klaus-Peter #Willsch 🇩🇪 highlighted cooperation, resilience & security 🇪🇺. Croatia is emerging as a key strategic actor in a changing global order. #SecurityPolicy

Regional development, investment and housing were in focus at the forum on sustainable growth. Representatives of politics, finance and business discussed accelerating investments, strengthening infrastructure and expanding affordable housing for Croatia’s regions. #Investment

Political education and leadership development were in focus at the Winter Seminar in Rovinj, reviewing progress of the 19th generation of the Political Academy. Topics included PolEthics, media literacy, geopolitics and communication skills for responsible public engagement.

Empowering women in politics! The KAS Croatia-Slovenia Office and ZHDZ hosted the 2-day seminar “Women in Politics” in Novska, bringing together participants from across Croatia to strengthen leadership, communication and political engagement. #Women #Politcs

Youth shape the future of democracy! 🌍 The KAS Croatia-Slovenia Office and INAK-Institute gathered in Ljubljana young political voices, students and civil society at “Young Voices in Politics” to discuss dialogue, responsibility and the power of engagement.

At the Zagreb roundtable on hybrid threats, leaders stressed that shared values, dignity, democracy, dialogue & digital literacy, are our strongest defense. Only a resilient, value-based society can withstand disinformation and preserve true unity moving forward. #Values #KAS

The 13th “Security Challenges for Europe” conference gathered 170+ experts in Zagreb to discuss shifting geopolitics, EU enlargement, hybrid threats & regional cooperation. Strong messages on resilience, reforms & support for Ukraine marked the event. #KAS #RACVIAC #Security

Young Germans doubt they'll be better off than their parents: 63% expect less prosperity. 73% feel their voice is ignored in politics, while older generations feel fairly represented. YouGov Deutschland #YouGov #Politics #youth #prosperity

At #DubrovnikMediaDays experts discussed how generative AI transforms journalism, communication and education. Key message: AI offers big opportunities, but demands strong ethics, transparency and media literacy for a democratic future.

Zagreb hosted the 9th #AI2Future conference under the motto “AI Beyond the Hype.” 250+ experts showed how #AI in Croatia is moving from buzz to impact - driving innovation, ethics, and real-world results across industry, research & public sector. #CroAI #KAS 📸by AI2Future

Experts, institutions & NGOs met in Zagreb for the workshop “The Migration Transition in Croatia – Current State and Perspectives.” Discussions showed: migration is not a challenge alone but a shared opportunity for Croatia’s social & economic development. #Migration #Integration

The 5th Alumni Meeting of the Political Academy in Terme Tuhelj marked 30 years of the HDZ Foundation and the graduation of the 18th generation. With PM Plenković and KAS partners, the event celebrated youth, education, and values shaping Croatia’s democratic future. #KAS #ZHDZ

The 7th summer school “Connecting Southeast Asia & Southeast Europe” at the @FPZGhr University of Zagreb gathered students, scholars & experts for dialogue on politics, economics & society — building networks, new perspectives & stronger inter-regional cooperation. #migration

The 19th generation of the Political Academy started with an inspiring seminar! 🇪🇺🇭🇷 Young talents dived into media, politics & leadership, carrying forward a tradition of shaping responsible leaders for Croatia, Europe & democracy. Guest: Prof. Jörn Dosch, PhD #PoliticalLeaders

🇩🇪🇭🇷 The new German Ambassador visited the KAS Office Croatia-Slovenia, met with Dr. Norbert Eschborn & team to discuss key political challenges and future cooperation. A strong start for a promising partnership! @njemacko_vlp #Germany #Croatia

The 7th module of the 4th generation of the program PA+ took place in Bol. The participants engaged intensively with the current challenges of international politics and security. Special attention was given to the strategic realignment of Europe in a changing global environment.

Together with the ZHDZ, we successfully organised the 3rd module of the “Women in Politics” seminar. Participants took part in insightful and interactive lectures, workshops, and exercises aimed at strengthening women’s political and societal competencies.

🇭🇷🎉Dr. Eschborn attended a formal reception in Berlin marking the Statehood Day and Armed Forces Day of the Republic of Croatia. The reception was organised by the @KroBotschaft at the Representation of the Federal State of #Hessen for friends and partners of Croatia. #Germany

KAS Croatia-Slovenia Office warmly congratulates Friedrich Merz on his election as the Federal Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany and wishes him all the best during his term in office. Read more: tinyurl.com/3se2jj3y #CDU #Bundeskanzler #Bundestagswahl2025