IRMO EDC representatives Dragana Markanović and Krševan Antun Dujmović participated in the EUROPE DIRECT Network Seminar for Croatia, Italy and Slovenia, held on Brijuni from 14 to 16 October 2026.
The seminar addressed the European Union’s strategic communication priorities for 2027, communicating European policies at the local level, and developing communication activities related to European and local priorities.
During the seminar, interactive discussions were held, involving the following speakers: Alessandro Giordani, Head of Unit, DG COMM, European Commission; Zrinka Ujević, Head of European Commission Representation in Zagreb; Nataša Mikuš Žigman, Minister of Regional Development and EU Funds; Daniel Markić, Director of the EU Intelligence and Situation Centre (EU INTCEN), European External Action Service (EEAS); Krešimir Macan, business consultant for strategic communication and social media; and Korado Korlević, science educator, futurist, and astronomer.
The program also included discussions on the EU’s Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), European security, political communication, strategic foresight and the future of Europe. Participants also visited IT company Infobip, where they discussed artificial intelligence and its impact on society and the economy, as well as company Chiavalon, a beneficiary of EU funding, both based in Vodnjan.
The seminar provided an opportunity to exchange experiences and explore new approaches to communicating European issues to citizens.
Photo: European Commission Representation in Croatia
