Original scientific paper
Croatia's position for the future relations with the EU
Neven Mimica
Abstract
The paper focuses on the Croatian progress and achievements in light of signing the Stabilisation and Association Agreement with the European Union, subsequently addressing the issue of Croatian position in the Western Balkans or South East Europe as well as its prospects for future relations with the EU. In order to ensure a more stable and prosperous political and economic environment, various forms of integration are taking place in the world today. For Croatia, this first formal agreement with the European Union marks the beginning of preparations of Croatia for EU membership as its priority political goal. The Agreement defines the relationship between Croatia and the EU in three fundamental pillars of the EU: the European Communities and its economic aspects, the Common Foreign and Security Policy, and Justice and Home Affairs area. Croatian policy toward the EU integration should be based on its own unilateral activities and decisiveness in implementing the programme of adjustments.
Keywords
Croatia; European Union; EU; Stabilization and Association Agreement; EU accession; integration policy
Hrčak ID:
7097
URI
Publication date:
1.1.2001.
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