Foreign investors present 2026 White Book to President Milanović

President Zoran Milanović met on Wednesday with representatives of the Association of Foreign Investors in Croatia, who presented him with the 2026 White Book, a publication on the country’s business and investment climate, the President’s Office said.

The White Book 2026 provides the latest research, analysis, and data on the Croatian economy and outlines 46 recommendations to improve the business environment.

Key recommendations include adjusting the country’s economic growth model to reduce reliance on EU funds and domestic demand, and shifting toward exports of higher value-added goods and services.

Other proposals call for better use of Croatia’s geographical and political position within the EU, changes to the investment structure to increase spending on machinery and intellectual property, and urgent public administration reform through regulatory simplification.

The recommendations were presented by Association President and Doğuş Group Regional Director Burak Baykan, along with board members, the secretary general, and representatives of companies from various sectors.

The meeting also addressed challenges faced by foreign investors in their daily operations, as well as underutilized opportunities in Croatia.

The Association of Foreign Investors in Croatia was founded in 2012 by 11 companies with the aim of fostering constructive dialogue with the government and other stakeholders to improve the business climate.