Capitalism, in the phase it is in Croatia today, is much wiser and more resilient than raw socialism and the beginning of the transition. There are no explosions. Therefore, due to claims about the collapse of the tourist season, the drying up of funds from EU sources, and recession, which turn out to be inaccurate, critics appear unconvincing. And the authorities find it easier to govern and drive as before, emphasizes Miodrag Šajatović, editor-in-chief of Lider, in this week’s ‘Ekonomalije’.
In the Proposal for Amendments to the Criminal Code, the most attention was drawn to the proposal to introduce a new criminal offense – endangering life and property through artificial intelligence. If accepted, Croatia will be able to ‘boast’ that it is the first in Europe to actually criminalize the development of artificial intelligence, read in this week’s current topic.
The Minister of Defense’s plan for Croatia to become a European leader in small combat drones, with the ambition of producing as many as half a million units per year, can currently rely only on Osijek’s Orqa. Besides this company, which leads in production, the actual capacity of the Croatian drone industry and its export potential are still developing. Although the military plans of the Croatian government could increase demand for drones and create new opportunities for domestic market players, there are still not many. Learn more about the young drone industry in the topic of the issue.
