Commission proposes to close the last "Chapters" in the accession talks with Croatia
"Today is a historic day for Croatia and for the European Union" stated President Barroso on the Commission proposal to close the last four chapters in the accession talks with Croatia. "At this significant moment, I would like to applaud the Croatian authorities for their hard work over the last years. Even more importantly, I would like to congratulate the people of Croatia. Joining the EU family of nations is first and foremost your success!" The President also stated that this important step should serve as "an inspiration to our other partners to reinvigorate their reform efforts and to deliver to the benefit of their people. This is also in the EU’s self-interest."