Croatia
becomes the 28th Member
State of the European
Union
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BRUSSELS, June 29, 2013 – On
Monday 1 July Croatia will
become the 28th Member
State of the European
Union. Croatia's accession
marks another milestone in the construction of a united Europe.
It also provides fresh evidence of the transformative power of the European
Union: torn by conflict only two decades ago, Croatia is now a stable democracy,
capable of taking on the obligations of EU membership and of adhering to EU
standards.
On the eve of Croatia's accession, President
Barroso said:
"Croatia's
accession to the European Union is a historic event, which returns the country
to its rightful place at the heart of Europe.
I look forward to Croatia's
contribution to the EU, which will be a success story – to the benefit of the
Union, of the people of Croatia
and of South East Europe as whole."
Croatia's
accession shows that the European perspective is real for those countries
firmly committed to the EU agenda. It is a clear signal for the region: the EU
keeps its commitments if the necessary reforms are delivered and conditions are
met.
Croatia's
accession will be celebrated in Zagreb
on Sunday 30 June and Monday 1 – July. The European Commission will be
represented by President Barroso, Vice-President Reding, Commissioner Füle and
Commissioner Mimica. On 30 June the EU Delegation in Zagreb will close its doors and the following
day the European Commission Representation will open.
Programme of events in Zagreb:
Sunday 30 June: 23:00 Official ceremony
Monday 1 July: Opening of the European Commission
Representation