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Croatia votes on EU membership [Jan 22, 2012] ZAGREB (Reuters) - Croatia voted Sunday on joining the European Union, a move the government says offers the former Yugoslav republic its only chance of economic recovery despite the turmoil in the 27-state bloc. Opinion polls suggest the binding national referendum should bring a "Yes" vote, but opponents of membership have played on fears that it will end 20 years of Croatia's sovereignty and ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Croatia gears up for key vote on EU entry [Jan 22, 2012] (ZAGREB ) - Croatia geared up Saturday for a referendum on entry into the European Union, a vote that political leaders here say will shape the future of the Balkan country 20 years after independence. [via YahooNews] More >>

Croatians expected to vote to join EU [Jan 22, 2012] ZAGREB (Reuters) - Croatia holds a referendum on Sunday on whether to join the European Union in 2013, with its leaders making clear the small Adriatic country has no better option despite the economic turmoil in the bloc. Opinion polls suggest the vote will pass, with the last one, released Saturday, putting support at 61 percent. Supporters say a "No" vote would leave Croatia stuck with ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Police Clash With Anti-EU Protesters in Croatia [Jan 21, 2012] Confrontation takes place on eve of crucial vote on country's controversial accession to the European Union [via YahooNews] More >>

Croatia gears up for key vote on EU entry [Jan 21, 2012] (ZAGREB ) - Croatia is gearing up Saturday for a referendum on entry into the European Union, a vote that political leaders here say will shape the future of the Balkan country, 20 years since its independence. [via YahooNews] More >>

Croats vote in election likely to unseat conservative government [Dec 04, 2011] ZAGREB, Croatia ? Croatians are voting in an election that is expected to unseat the conservative government ahead of the country?s entry into the European Union. The vote Sunday for Croatia?s 151-seat parliament pits the governing center-right Croatian Democratic Union, or HDZ, against a coalition of center-left parties that has led recent opinion polls. Read full article >> [via YahooNews] More >>

The European Parliament gave its consent to Croatia?s EU membership [Dec 02, 2011] The European Parliament gave its consent to Croatia?s EU membership, as required by the treaties, in a vote on Thursday. However, it called on Zagreb to address remaining challenges, especially in the field of judicial reform and the fight against corruption and organised crime. [via YahooNews] More >>

Croatia's pm rejects opposition pressure for early election; wants to complete EU talks [Mar 11, 2011] ZAGREB, Croatia - Croatian Prime Minister Jadranka Kosor on Friday rejected opposition pressure for an early election, saying she will only call a vote after her government completes accession negotiations with the European Union. [via YahooNews] More >>