Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs (Croatia)
The ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Croatia is the ministry in the Government of Croatia which is responsible for the country's foreign relations, its diplomatic missions and relations to international organisations, especially the European Union.
Palace of the Ministry on Nikola Šubić Zrinski Square in Zagreb
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Image: Tonino Picula MEP
Image: Gordan Jandroković Senate of Poland
The Government of Croatia, formally the Government of the Republic of Croatia, commonly abbreviated to Croatian Government, is the main executive branch of government in Croatia. It is led by the president of the Government, informally abbreviated to premier or prime minister. The prime minister is nominated by the president of the Republic from among those candidates who enjoy majority support in the Croatian Parliament; the candidate is then chosen by the Parliament. There are 20 other government members, serving as deputy prime ministers, government ministers or both; they are chosen by the prime minister and confirmed by the Parliament (Sabor). The Government of the Republic of Croatia exercises its executive powers in conformity with the Croatian Constitution and legislation enacted by the Croatian Parliament. The current government is led by Prime Minister Andrej Plenković.
Banski dvori, headquarters of the Government of the Republic of Croatia
Ban Jelačić Hall, the main hall for bilateral meetings in Banski dvori complex
Ministry of Foreign Affairs building
Ban Pavao Rauch at St. Mark's Square in Zagreb, with Banski dvori in the background