MINTAS-HODAK PRESENTS PLAN OF CRO INTEGRATION ACTIVITIES

ZAGREB, Sept 27 (Hina) - Croatian Deputy Premier and Minister for European Integration Ljerka Mintas-Hodak on Monday opened the new premises of the Government's Office for European Integration and presented the book "Plan of Integration Activities of the Republic of Croatia". The book presents the beginning of the making of an all- encompassing strategy for Croatia's integration with the European Union, Mintas-Hodak said. She pointed out the Plan was the first step in a systematic setting of priorities for Croatia's inclusion into European integration processes. The book gives insight into the extant differences between EU's and Croatia's policies and regulations, as well as reports on the degree of integration in politics, economy, and the law. "The Office for European Integration was established 18 months ago. We are aware a long road lays before us, but we can be proud of what we have achieved so far," Mintas-Hodak said. She also spoke about the Office's structure, the education and scholarship-granting for the young, the organisation of various seminars, courses, and lectures, and the establishment of good relations with all countries which are candidates for accessing the EU. (hina) ha jn