Croatia
Croats will suspect euro conversion hides price rises
The government is losing the public relations struggle to convince Croats euro adoption is not being used to hike prices
CroatiaCroatia will watch whether euro adoption raises prices
Croatia has joined the euro-area with the highest inflation rate in three decades
CroatiaEuro and Schengen will benefit Croatia’s economy
Joining the euro-area and the Schengen passport-free arrangement will strengthen stability and improve growth prospects
CroatiaCroatia is set to join the euro-area on January 1
The parliament in Zagreb has adopted the first budget denominated in euros instead of kuna
CroatiaMigration fear may delay Balkan Schengen enlargement
Austria threatens to block Romania, Bulgaria and Croatia from entering the passport-free area
BalkansEU slowdown may reach Croatia and Slovenia via tourism
Tourism both helps and hinders Croatia and Slovenia, particularly thanks to the former’s unbalanced tourism sector
CroatiaBosnia’s voting change will consolidate ethnic parties
Bosnia’s international ‘viceroy’ has angered many by conceding to Croat demand to pick representatives separately
Bosnia-HercegovinaTurkey will expand its foothold in the Balkans
Turkey has built on its traditional profile in the Balkans to reach out to new interlocutors as EU influence wanes
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