Croatia and the EU

Latest business news about Croatia and the European Union.

Bosnian economy set to suffer from Croatia's EU entry — 25 January 2012, 10:45 CET

Bosnia's struggling economy could take a hit from neighbouring Croatia's EU entry next year as Zagreb will likely have to ban Bosnian imports that do not comply with strict EU quality rules.

Croatians say hello to EU and goodbye to Balkans — 23 January 2012, 16:17 CET

Croatia welcomed the prospect of a symbolic break with the rest of the Balkans Monday after two-thirds of voters endorsed its EU entry, despite signs that the eurozone crisis has dampened enthusiasm.

Croatians say hello to EU and goodbye to Balkans — 23 January 2012, 15:36 CET

Croatia welcomed the prospect of a symbolic break with the rest of the Balkans Monday after two-thirds of voters endorsed its EU entry, despite signs that the eurozone crisis has dampened enthusiasm.

EU foreign ministers welcome Croatian counterpart — 23 January 2012, 11:07 CET

European Union foreign ministers welcomed their Croatian counterpart at talks here Monday, a day after the country voted to join the EU in a referendum.

Croatians back EU entry in referendum but turnout low — 23 January 2012, 10:12 CET

Croatians gave lukewarm approval to EU membership Sunday as more than 66 per cent of voters said "yes" in a referendum on entry into the 27-nation bloc, but on a low turnout.

Factfile on Croatia — 22 January 2012, 09:37 CET

Facts on Croatia, which votes in a referendum on European Union membership Sunday:

Croatians decide on EU entry in key referendum — 22 January 2012, 07:47 CET

Croatians went to the polls Sunday in a nationwide referendum on EU membership, a vote that political leaders here see as key for the future of the Balkan country 20 years after independence.

Croatians vote on EU entry in key referendum — 22 January 2012, 22:48 CET

Croatians voted in a referendum on EU entry Sunday, with the country's leaders optimistic they would get a "yes" vote that would lead the country into the 27-nation bloc.

General jailed for war crimes backs Croatia EU entry — 21 January 2012, 22:57 CET

An ex-Croatian general jailed by the UN war crimes court, and whose flight had hampered he country's EU bid, on Saturday called on citizens to vote 'yes' in a referendum on entry to the bloc.

Croatia gears up for key vote on EU entry — 21 January 2012, 15:18 CET

Croatia geared up Saturday for a referendum on entry into the European Union, a vote that political leaders say will shape the future of the Balkan country 20 years after independence.

President urges Croatians to say 'yes' to Europe — 20 January 2012, 16:57 CET

Croatian President Ivo Josipovic urged citizens on Friday to support EU entry at a weekend referendum, saying it was one of the country's key decisions since its 1991 independence.

Croatian president calls EU vote 'great opportunity' — 20 January 2012, 14:23 CET

Croatian President Ivo Josipovic urged citizens on Friday not to miss a "great opportunity" to enter into the European Union when voting in a referendum this weekend that will set Zagreb's future course.

Croatian Serbs believe EU entry will guarantee their rights — 20 January 2012, 10:10 CET

Ethnic Serbs who went to war in a bid to prevent Croatia's independence are expected to endorse its EU membership this weekend, hoping it will improve their prospects and protect their rights.

Croatian support for EU membership steady at 60%: poll — 19 January 2012, 21:52 CET

A majority of Croatians plan to vote in favour of EU membership, according to a survey published three days before a nationwide referendum.

Factfile on Croatia — 19 January 2012, 03:17 CET

Facts on Croatia, which votes in a referendum on European Union membership Sunday:

Pragmatic Croatians set to back EU membership — 19 January 2012, 11:54 CET

Voters are set to narrowly endorse Croatia's entry into the EU on Sunday in a referendum that leaders hope will cement its place in the heart of Europe, two decades after winning independence.

OSCE ends presence in Croatia — 17 January 2012, 18:33 CET

The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe ended its 15-year presence in Croatia on Tuesday, just days before the country is expected to support EU entry in a referendum.

Catholic Church urges Croatians to say 'yes' to EU — 17 January 2012, 18:39 CET

Croatia's powerful Catholic Church on Tuesday endorsed the country's entry into the EU ahead of a weekend referendum, dismissing fears that membership would weaken national identity.

EU entry will boost Croatia's stagnating economy: president — 16 January 2012, 22:19 CET

EU membership will boost Croatia's stagnating economy, President Ivo Josipovic said Monday, just days before Croatians are due to vote on EU entry in a referendum here.

EU opponents urge Croatians to vote 'no' in referendum — 14 January 2012, 23:46 CET

An umbrella group of Croatia's EU membership opponents urged Saturday citizens to vote 'no' in a forthcoming referendum over the issue during an anti-Brussels gathering held in the capital Zagreb.

EU pointman confident of Croatian 'yes' at referendum — 12 January 2012, 18:05 CET

The head of the European Union delegation in Zagreb said Thursday that he was confident Croatians would back their country's membership in the bloc in a referendum this month.

Croatia faces recession in 2012: central bank — 11 January 2012, 15:33 CET

The economy of Croatia, set to join the European Union in 2013, will likely shrink 0.2 per cent this year, the central bank said on Wednesday.

58 per cent of Croatians back EU membership: poll — 07 January 2012, 18:47 CET

Almost 58 per cent of Croatians plan to vote for EU membership against 23 per cent who oppose it, according to a survey released Saturday, two weeks before a referendum on the subject.

Slovenia, Croatia seek end to border dispute — 04 January 2012, 15:38 CET

The Slovenian and Croatian foreign ministers will meet on January 10 in Brussels to finalise the creation of an arbitration tribunal to solve a long-standing border row, officials said Wednesday.

Croatia launches EU referendum campaign — 03 January 2012, 19:19 CET

Foreign Minister Vesna Pusic on Tuesday called on Croatians to cement the country's place in the heart of Europe by voting for its EU membership in this month's referendum as he launched the 'yes' campaign.