NEW ACCESSION PARTNERSHIP WITH CROATIA.

• Position: Brief article

At its 20 December session, the Council reached a political agreement on the principles, priorities and conditions of the accession partnership with Croatia. This new document updates the current partnership on the basis of the findings of the European Commission's 2007 progress report on Croatia issued on 6 November. The text identifies new as well as reminding priorities for Croatia's preparations for accession. It also provides guidance for financial assistance to the country...