While all eyes are on the possible launch of Turkey's EU entry talks, Croatia is moving closer to deciding a date to start negotiations with the EU at this week’s EU summit.
Following a meeting of EU foreign affairs ministers on Monday (13 December), Dutch Foreign Minister Bernard Bot told a news conference that negotiations could open with Croatia as early as April, provided Croatia cooperates fully with the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY).
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Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.