Croatia's legislation and policy in the area of science and research are in line with the EU's acquis communautaire as well as its goals and guidelines. Legislative adjustment is not necessary for the 25th chapter and Croatia will continue strengthening its administration and implementation capabilities in this area, the government's public relations office said in a statement.
Croatia is ready for the start of talks on the chapter on science and research and it will not seek any transitional periods for the implementation of the EU legislation covered by this chapter.
The government adopts negotiating positions for every chapter of the EU legislation. The negotiating position on science and research is the first to be adopted in the course of EU membership talks.