A hurdle for Croatia in order to become EU member: privatisation of ailing state-owned shipyards - je 14.04.2008 8

The European Parliament said entry negotiations for Croatian membership are likely to drag on until late 2009 instead of ending by mid-year due to outstanding border issues. Another hurdle Coatia faces in order to become the EU's 28th member, is the privatisation of its ailing state-owned shipyards.