FRANCE BLOCKS CROATIAN BID TO JOIN WTO.

The French Minister for Foreign Affairs warned on November 3 that France will continue to block Croatia's accession to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) as long as Zagreb fails to support the principle of the 'cultural exception' for audiovisual products and services from normal trade rules. A spokesman for the French Foreign Ministry explained that "It is for Croatia in adjusting its offer to confirm its choice regarding Europe". The spokesman said "France wishes that Croatia become as quickly as possible a member of the WTO". France, is steadfast in its position...

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