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New measures to protect society: life imprisonment and special treatment for high-risk offendersMinister of Justice, Public Administration and Digital Transformation Damir Habijan held a press conference on Friday 12 June 2026, where he presented the introduction of life imprisonment and proposals for three directions of legislative changes 12.06.2026. | News

Croatia’s efforts to strengthen the rule of law recognisedOn Thursday 11 June, Minister Damir Habijan received Michael McGrath, European Commissioner for Democracy, Justice, the Rule of Law and Consumer Protection 11.06.2026. | News

Legislative amendments guaranteeing stronger consumer protection presented in ParliamentOn Wednesday 10 June 2026, Minister Damir Habijan presented the Final Proposal for the Act on Amendments to the Civil Obligations Act and the Final Proposal of the Act on Amendments to the Consumer Bankruptcy Act to the Croatian Parliament
  10.06.2026. | News

Final Proposal for the Act on the Protection of Persons Who Engage in Public Participation presented in ParliamentAt the 10th session of the Croatian Parliament, State Secretary Fadila Bahović presented the Final Proposal for the Act on the Protection of Persons Who Engage in Public Participation presented in Parliament 10.06.2026. | News

Introduction of AI virtual assistant on GOV.HR portalCitizens can now communicate more easily and quickly with the public administration thanks to the new AI virtual assistant, which was successfully developed and implemented on the central government portal gov.hr 09.06.2026. | News

Minister Habijan at JHA Council Meeting in LuxembourgThe Justice and Home Affairs (JHA) Council of the EU took place on 4-5 June 2026 in Luxembourg and was attended by Minister of Justice, Public Administration and Digital Transformation Damir Habijan 05.06.2026. | News

Croatia's MED9 presidency focuses on AI use in justice systemsUnder the Croatian presidency of the MED9 initiative, Minister of Justice, Public Administration and Digital Transformation Damir Habijan hosted a working dinner of the Ministers of Justice of the MED9 member states in Luxembourg, dedicated to AI application in justice systems 05.06.2026. | News

Government session: greater consumer protection and more efficient court proceedingsAt the 172nd session of the Government, Minister Damir Habijan presented three final legislative proposals - for the Civil Obligations Act, the Consumer Bankruptcy Act and the Act on the Protection of Persons Who Engage in Public Participation 28.05.2026. | News

Minister Habijan presented amendments to the Judicial Cooperation Act: A more modern framework for more efficient cross-border procedures Minister of Justice, Public Administration and Digital Transformation Damir Habijan presented to the Croatian Parliament the proposed amendments to the Act on Judicial Cooperation in Criminal Matters with EU Member States 27.05.2026. | News

Conference ‘Strengthening Integrity, Competitiveness and Responsible Business Conduct through OECD Standards’ held in ZagrebOrganised by the Croatian Employers’ Association (HUP), in cooperation with the Ministry of Justice, Public Administration and Digital Transformation, the conference was held in Zagreb on 20 May 2026 22.05.2026. | News