Croatia and the European Union: accession as transformation

Abstract: This chapter summarizes the findings of the three year long project of monitoring Croatia's preparations for EU accession, if and when it comes, performed by a group of Croatian researchers. The first hypothesis is that a kind of real integration of Croatia in the European space already exists and that it should be further deepened through improvements of the relevant institutions and harmonisation with European standards and requirements. The second is that despite the professed dedication of Croatia’s government to joining the EU and encouraging signals from the EU, hesitations in structural and institutional reforms may hamper not only the success of future negotiations and delay Croatia's accession, but also the transformation to a modern and efficient state. The first part of the chapter analyses the changes in the last couple of years in Croatia regarding the administrative and judicial structure, economic sustainability and democracy, human rights and fundamental freedoms; t

Object Details

• Location: Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Frankfurt am Main
• Extent: Online-Ressource, 1-26 S.
• Language: Englisch
• Notes: Veröffentlichungsversion ; begutachtet ; In: Katarina Ott (Hg.): Croatian accession to the European Union. Vol. 3, Facing the challenges of negotiations. 2005. S. 1-26. ISBN 953-6047-58-6

Classification and Topics

• Classification: Politik

Contributors, Places and Time

• Event: Veröffentlichung
• (where): Zagreb
• (when): 2005
• Creator: Ott, Katarina
• Contributor: Katarina Ott ; Institute of Public Finance, Zagreb ; Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Kroatien

Further information

• URN: urn:nbn:de:0168-ssoar-61378
• Rights: Open Access; Open Access; Der Zugriff auf das Objekt ist unbeschränkt möglich.
• Last update: 15.08.2025, 7:25 AM CEST