The S&D’s rapporteur was very satisfied with result of the vote on the Croatia report in the foreign affairs committee. The vote in the plenary session follows the publication of the European Commission’s March 2013 Report, which gives the green light for Croatia to join the EU in July.
The Socialists and Democrats are looking forward to welcoming Croatia as the 28th member of the EU on July 1, 2013. As the Croatian government has fulfilled the 10 specific tasks identified in the Commission's comprehensive monitoring report of October 2012, the S&D rapporteur is confident in the strength and maturity of Croatia's democracy and social market, its adherence to European values, and its ability to meet the obligations of membership.