European Commissioner for Energy and Housing Dan Jørgensen is visiting Croatia on November 5 and 6 for high-level discussions on affordable housing, energy costs and regional energy security, as European governments seek solutions to rising living expenses.
During his visit to Zagreb, Jørgensen is scheduled to meet Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković and other senior officials to discuss measures aimed at making housing and energy more affordable.
The visit also includes a regional ministerial meeting focused on strengthening electricity and gas connections across Central and Southeastern Europe.
Housing Affordability Takes Center Stage
Jørgensen is expected to address the conference “Affordable Europe – Energy and Housing for a Better Life,” where policymakers will discuss challenges facing households struggling with housing and energy costs.
The commissioner will also meet Croatia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Physical Planning, Construction and State Assets, Branko Bačić, to discuss housing policy.
Another meeting is planned with Zagreb Mayor Tomislav Tomašević, focusing on improving housing availability and affordability.
The discussions follow the European Commission’s proposal for an Affordable Housing Act, part of its efforts to address housing challenges across EU member states.
Croatia Hosts Regional Energy Security Talks
On November 6, Croatia will host a ministerial meeting of the Central and South-Eastern Europe Energy Connectivity initiative, known as CESEC.
The initiative brings together countries working to improve regional electricity and gas infrastructure, increase renewable energy production and diversify energy supplies.
Discussions will focus on electricity interconnections, the European Grids Package and proposals to modernize Europe’s energy networks.
The meeting will also address efforts to reduce dependence on Russian fossil fuels under the EU’s REPowerEU strategy.
For Croatia and its neighbors, stronger energy connections could improve supply security and support the transition toward cleaner energy sources.
The visit highlights the European Union’s continued focus on energy resilience and housing affordability as economic pressures remain a concern across the region.
