The Weekly Chronicle 21/03/2026

As the US-Israeli war with Iran entered its fourth week, oil and gas prices have surged raising concerns that the energy crisis it has unleashed could last for months if not years. The PM has pledged to deploy all of the tools at the government's disposal to protect consumers and business for severe price shocks.  The PM and the President sparred via the media this week over a meeting of two key national security bodies, which they are required to convene jointly. Central bank chief Boris Vujčić and former Finance Minister Marko Primorac were appointed this week to top positions at two leading EU financial institutions.