President Milanović at the 65th anniversary of the Faculty of Economics in Rijeka

President Zoran Milanović attended the ceremonial celebration of the 65th anniversary of the Faculty of Economics in Rijeka at the Croatian National Theatre Ivan pl. Zajc.
In his speech, he emphasized the importance of education, economic openness, and the special role of Rijeka as a European city.
Milanović criticized the Bologna reform and the decline in student numbers, stating that studying should not be a lifestyle but demanding and knowledge-based.
He said Rijeka should become a strong regional center of knowledge and international competitiveness.