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Croatia-Slovenia talks are unlikely to settle border
Croatia signalled in advance its boycott of the Hague border arbitration; mediation from a distracted EU may be needed
CroatiaNew Croatian coalition may move HDZ into centre
Coalition with HNS will not please HDZ traditionalists but premier may be trying to remodel his party
CroatiaCroatian premier is on brink of calling early election
The chances of HDZ gaining enough support for a renewed majority in parliament are fading fast
CroatiaTroubled Croatian company could force fresh elections
Crisis at Croatia’s biggest company has extended into politics, breaking apart the HDZ-Most coalition government
CroatiaZagreb lacks means to keep biggest Croat firm afloat
With unemployment the fourth-highest in the EU in 2016, Croatia is facing the collapse of its largest private company
CroatiaBorder disputes will keep Balkan region unstable
Balkan border disputes have a range of negative consequences, not least the potential for regional stability
BalkansCorruption could destabilise Eastern Europe
Persistent corruption may lead to a rise in populism in Europe
EuropeCroatian buy-back of INA from Hungary looks ambitious
Bid to buy back energy firm could be attempt to cushion blow of failed international arbitration
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