Vondra said it was realistic that the talks would successfully end under the Czech or Swedish EU presidency next year."Croatia will of course have to speed up," he said.He said he believes Croatia would be allowed to join the European Union soon afterwards.However, a ratification process that may last many months must follow after the talks are completed.Vondra France rejects veiled Muslim wife ...
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Croatia's entry is possible even without it," Vondra said.He said the Czech Republic and France do not agree on this.
(Ceske Noviny)
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