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Croatia resets grid connection cost certainty trough nationwide unit charges from 1 May 2026
After more than three years of regulatory limbo, the Croatian Energy Regulatory Agency (HERA) has replaced case-by-case "actual cost" pricing with a uniform EUR/kW tariff that applies across the country. Developers can again estimate connection charges at an early stage of the project development. On 27 April 2026, HERA adopted the Decision on Unit Charges for Connection to the Electricity Grid (Cro. Odluka o iznosu jedinične naknade za priključenje na elektroenergetsku mrežu; the Decision), into force from 1 May 2026. The Decision closes a regulatory gap that has held up the Croatian renewables pipeline since autumn 2022. Capacity-based connection charges now apply nationwide, replacing the project-specific
Public procurement reform in Croatia
The February 2026 proposal to amend Croatia’s Public Procurement Act (PPA)—now returning to the government for preparation of the final legislative draft—marks the first comprehensive reform of Croatia’s procurement framework in a decade, bringing forward a suite of material changes aimed at modernising and recalibrating the country’s public procurement landscape. 1. Key changes at a glance Higher thresholds for simple procurement—aligning Croatian practice with EU thresholds by limiting the application of regular procurement proceeding rules only to procurements of goods and services above EUR 50,000 and works above EUR 100,000. Increased transparency and anti-corruption safeguards—requiring
EU adopts 19th sanctions package against Russia
On 23 October 2025, following a European Commission proposal issued on 19 September 2025 and extended negotiations among Member States, the Council of the EU adopted its 19th sanctions package against Russia in response to its ongoing aggression against Ukraine. The latest package reinforces existing restrictions targeting Russia’s military-industrial complex, energy sector and financial system, building on the measures introduced under the 18th package. It further strengthens the EU’s efforts to combat circumvention, including by designating additional entities and individuals located in third countries. In parallel, the EU has adopted additional sanctions against Belarus, including trade-related measures
Kinstellar announces new Senior and Managing Associate promotions in Zagreb
Kinstellar is delighted to announce a new round of promotions in our Zagreb office. Tena Pajalić, Andrej Skljarov and Franciska Fadljević have been promoted to Managing Associates, and Hrvoje Klišanić and Kristina Marinov have become Senior Associates. These skilled professionals have demonstrated their expertise and have become integral members of our team. This promotion acknowledges their professionalism, outstanding service to clients, and significant contributions to the Firm.Miroslav Plašćar, Office Co-Managing Partner Tena Pajalić advises on financing projects, particularly on acquisition finance and project finance. She is also regularly involved in corporate housekeeping matters and due