At the informal meeting of EU interior ministers in Copenhagen, Croatia actively promoted its priorities for a safer and more resilient European Union, focusing on preparedness, migration, and the fight against organized crime.
On migration, Croatia emphasized swift implementation of the Return Regulation for security-risk individuals, strengthening Frontex while maintaining national capacities, and establishing EU return centres in third countries excluding locations near the EU's external borders, particularly in the Western Balkans. Croatia conducted over 5,000 forced removals in 2024 and nearly 2,900 returns in early 2025.