Press Release: Croatia becomes the 28th Member State of the European Union

Croatia's accession will be celebrated in Zagreb on Sunday 30 June and Monday 1 July 2013. The European Commission will be represented by President Barroso, Vice-President Reding, Commissioner Füle and Commissioner Mimica. On 30 June 2013 the EU Delegation in Zagreb will close its doors and the following day the European Commission Representation will open.

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