The leaders of the European People’s Party (EPP), invited by EPP President Manfred Weber and Prime Minister and President of the Croatian Democratic Union – HDZ, Andrej Plenković, will meet in Zagreb on 30-31 January 2026. “In times of geopolitical volatility, the EU must be ready to act. As the driving force in Europe, the EPP must be ambitious going forward and make sure the EU architecture is fit to overcome future crises”, stated EPP President Manfred Weber. In this context, EPP leaders will gather to discuss Europe’s role in the world and outline the party’s priorities for 2026.   Information to press Dates:  starting on Friday 30 January 2026 from 15:30 and ending on Saturday 31 January 2026 at 12:30. Press registration will open on Friday at 14:00. Venue: Westin Hotel, Kršnjavoga 1, 10000 Zagreb Journalists wishing to cover the EPP Leaders’ Retreat must register by 29 January via the following link: https://forms.office.com/e/3a6huCE0eQ For security reasons, please ensure that you bring a valid form of identification and press ID (either badges issued by the European Council or national press ID cards).


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