Croatia Looking at EU Through Rose-Tinted Glasses

People ♦ Published: April 17, 2013; 19:36 ♦ (Vindobona)

On July 1, Croatia will be joining the EU as 28th member state. Croatia is the first country after the economic crisis to become a member of the Union.

Croatia Looking at EU Through Rose-Tinted Glasses / Picture: © Vindobona.org

The joining of Croatia at this time may even have symbolic meaning. However, the country is likely to get to know the EU as less attractive partner since it has already seen better days. Greece has been saved just in time from a complete collapse, Cyprus banks are threatening to drag the whole country in the abyss, Spain and Italy are facing severe austerity measures, and even the UK,…