DUBROVNIK, April 21 (Hina) - A Croatian parliamentary delegation and a delegation of the European Parliament for relations with south-east Europe started a meeting in Dubrovnik on Wednesday. During the two-day meeting, which was
opened by a Croatian National Sabor vice-president Zarko Domljan, participants will address the situation in Croatia, especially as regards economy, media, refugee return, and election law reform. The conference will also discuss Croatia's relations with the Central European Initiative and neighbouring countries. The European Parliament delegation, which is led by the president of the parliamentary committee for south-east Europe, Doris Pack, was particularly interested in the course of restructuring, including the case of the Dubrovacka Banka, as well as in the current situation regarding displaced people and refugees. Domljan said Croatia had a relatively stable economy,
DUBROVNIK, April 21 (Hina) - A Croatian parliamentary delegation
and a delegation of the European Parliament for relations with
south-east Europe started a meeting in Dubrovnik on Wednesday.
During the two-day meeting, which was opened by a Croatian National
Sabor vice-president Zarko Domljan, participants will address the
situation in Croatia, especially as regards economy, media,
refugee return, and election law reform. The conference will also
discuss Croatia's relations with the Central European Initiative
and neighbouring countries.
The European Parliament delegation, which is led by the president
of the parliamentary committee for south-east Europe, Doris Pack,
was particularly interested in the course of restructuring,
including the case of the Dubrovacka Banka, as well as in the
current situation regarding displaced people and refugees.
Domljan said Croatia had a relatively stable economy, which was
confirmed by a four-year stable exchange rate of its currency.
There were problems in the restructuring process, and the banking
system (due to the large number of banks), and another serious
problem currently is the unemployment rate of 18 per cent, Domljan
said.
There are about 30,000 refugees and displaced people in Croatia
currently, and the government is setting aside large funds for
them.
Talks on the election law are in progress and the new election bill
should be presented to parliament for discussion in June, he
added.
Pack said she expected Croatia to come closer to Europe soon, and
stressed the importance of its culture for Europe's culture.
Participants in the conference will tour the restored parts of
Dubrovnik's historical centre and the nearby area of Konavle.
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