The Hungarian Presidency takes the view that, “A quick completion of the negotiations” is necessary; and this could make the Croatian people’s support for EU accession, return to its previous level, Ms Győri explained. The Minister of State said the results of the latest Croatian poll, has raised some concerns.

Ms Győri highlighted that, “A number of difficult chapters still remain to be closed, namely Competition, Fisheries, Judiciary and Fundamental Rights, and Financial and Budgetary Provisions. These are difficult and complex,” but expressed hope that “Croatia will be able to complete the process on time successfully.”

The Minister of State encouraged “Croatia to further improve track records, in the field of judiciary reform and the fight against corruption; to address impunity for war crimes, and to settle the outstanding refugee return issues”. “Full cooperation with the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY), still remains essential”, she added. Ms Győri welcomed Croatia’s improved neighbourhood relations and underlined that its accession is also important in regional terms, as Zagreb’s example would act as a strong encouragement to the countries of the Western Balkans to continue much-needed reforms.
In her speech, the Minister of State mentioned her appreciation for the engagement of the European Parliament in the enlargement process, and its support to Croatia’s accession process in particular.

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