Željko Uhlir is State Secretary at the Ministry of Construction and Physical Planning of Croatia. The country is holding the Presidency of the Council of the EU during the first semester of 2020.
The Presidency included 'green Europe" in its priorities, in tthe context of sustainable growth and development. In this framework it was assigned to ESPON to prepare two policy briefs that provide possible solutions on the implementation of green infrastructure and the model of circular use of spaces and buildings more effectively.
These topics are included in the specific policy priorities and the new thematic focus of our Ministry of Construction and Physical Planning that already implements two relevant programmes in Croatia.
The European Green Deal is not only a growth strategy, but also the foundation of the EU’s recovery strategy
The motto of the Croatian Presidency is not only a message but a solution: “A strong Europe in a world of challenges”. The only way we can successfully respond to all the challenges is to work together