Croatia will become a EU member state on July 1 2013, after having concluded the accession talks before this summer. Zagreb’s optimism is fueled by the expectation that EU Enlargement Commissioner Stefan Fuele’s report to
Read More »Danish prosecutor for international crimes willing investigate 1995 killings in Croatia
The Danish Special Prosecutor for International Crimes, Brigitte Vestberg, is willing to interview witnesses to the alleged killings of Serb civilians in Croatia in 1995. The Serbian prosecutor’s office
Read More »EU Justice Commissioner recommends that Croatia judiciary chapter to be finalised by June
EU Justice Commissioner Viviane Reding has recommended to EU Enlargement Commissioner Stefan Fuele that talks with Croatia on the judiciary chapter be finalised by June.
Read More »Croatia’s PM attends European Economic Congress
Croatian Prime Minister Jadranka Kosor said on Monday (May 16th) that Croatia is ready to wrap up its EU accession talks by end of next month and reassured that the country will be a reliable partner. Kosor attended the third European Economic Congress in Katowice. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, …
Read More »Croatia’s PM says EU accession talks to end by June
Croatia’s Prime Minister Jadranka Kosor said on Friday (May 13th) that wrapping up EU accession talks by the end of June is a realistic target. According to her, Zagreb has met all criteria in the critical field of judicial
Read More »Croatia could sign EU accession treaty by the end of this year
Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk believes that Croatia will be able to wrap up talks with the EU and sign the accession treaty by the end of the year. On
Read More »Croatia’s EC assessment of judiciary report expected to be positive
Croatian Prime Minister Jadranka Kosor met on Sunday (May 8th) with Justice Minister Drazen Bosnjakovic to discuss the latest details in a report on judicial reforms. The government is to adopt the document Thursday.
Read More »Austrian court to decide on extradition of former Croatian PM Ivo Sanader
A court in Salzburg will decide on May 9 if former Croatian prime minister Ivo Sanader will be extradited to Croatia, held in detention for a further 60 days or released on bail.
Read More »Croatia will continue to cooperate with ICTY
Croatia’s Prime Minister Jadranka Kosor vowed on Wednesday (May 4th) continued co-operation with The Hague war crimes tribunal. She met in Zagreb with tribunal chief prosecutor Serge Brammertz, ahead of his report
Read More »United States congrats Croatia on EU integration progress
The US welcome Croatia’s progress in the EU integration process, Croatian President Ivo Josipovic said on Tuesday (May 3rd), after talks at the White House with Vice-President Joe Biden. Josipovic added that the main topics were bilateral relations, co-operation within NATO and fighting terrorism. He also met with Secretary of …
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