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Croatia and Hungary Set an Example of Positive Neighbour Relations
Budapest - Bilateral relations between Croatia and Hungary are traditionally good and fructuous and as such they set an example of good neighbourly relations, concluded the Croatian Parliament Speaker Boris Šprem and his Hungarian host Mr Laszlo Köver.
UK Parliamentary Delegation Visited Sabor
Zagreb – A delegation of the Parliament of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, headed by Lord Dundee, visited the Croatian Parliament. They were received by the Croatian Parliament Speaker Mr Boris Šprem as well as by the chairmen and members of the Foreign Policy Committee and the European Integration Committee.
Visit of the Bundestag Committee on Transport, Building and Urban Development
Zagreb - Chairpersons and Members of three committees of the Croatian Parliament – Physical Planning and Construction Committee, Committee on Transportation, Communications and Maritime Affairs and European Integration Committee – held meetings with a delegation of the Committee on Transport, Building and Urban Development of the Parliament of the Federal Republic of Germany, led by Mr Volkmar Vogel.
Speaker Šprem Meets Kosovo's President Ms Jahjaga
Zagreb – Croatian Parliament Speaker Mr Boris Šprem met with the President of the Republic of Kosovo Ms Atifete Jahjaga, who is undertaking an official visit to Croatia. They focused on the topics of the present situation in the region and the ways of strengthening the already cordial and friendly bilateral relations.
Luxembourg to Ratify Croatia’s EU Accession Treaty Soon
Zagreb – Luxembourg is most likely to ratify Croatia’s Accession Treaty before the Chamber rises for the summer recess, or in autumn at the latest, stated Mr. Laurent Moser, Speaker of the Luxembourg Chamber of Deputies during the return visit the Luxembourg parliamentary delegation he headed was paying to the Sabor.
May 30 - Croatian Parliament Day
Zagreb – A reception for state officials, Members of Parliament and the diplomatic corps was held today in the Parliament to celebrate the Croatian Parliament Day.
20th Anniversary of Croatia’s UN Membership Celebrated in Parliament
Zagreb – While marking the 20th anniversary of the membership of the Republic of Croatia in the United Nations, leading Croatian state officials concurred that the UN, largest international organization encompassing 194 world countries, had substantially helped Croatia gain independence and that the country would remain committed to UN principles.
Boris Šprem met with European Commissioner for Regional Policy Johannes Hahn
Zagreb – Croatian Parliament Speaker Boris Šprem met with Johannes Hahn, European Commissioner for Regional Policy and the delegation he headed.
Speaker of the Canadian House of Commons in Croatian Parliament
Zagreb – Croatian Parliament Speaker Boris Šprem met with Andrew Scheer, Speaker of the House of Commons of the Parliament of Canada, undertaking an official visit to Croatia.
Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives of the Parliamentary Assembly of Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Croatian Parliament
Zagreb – A delegation of the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives of the Parliamentary Assembly of Bosnia and Herzegovina, headed by the Committee Chairman Mirza Kušljugić, visited the Croatian Parliament.
Boris Šprem Received Wu Bangguo, Chairman of the Standing Committee of China's National People's Congress
Zagreb – Croatian Parliament Speaker Boris Šprem received the visit of Wu Bangguo, Chairman of the Standing Committee of China's National People's Congress paying an official visit to Croatia at the Speaker's invitation.
Parliament Speaker Meets Polish Senate Marshal
Zagreb – Croatia is grateful to Poland for its valuable contributions on Croatia's path to the European Union. Today Poland represents a good source of information on how to most efficiently use the EU funds, said the Croatian Parliament Speaker Boris Šprem after the meeting with the Marshal of the Polish Senate Bogdan Borusewicz.
Czech Chamber of Deputies’ Health Committee Visited Sabor
Zagreb – The Health and Social Welfare Committee of the Croatian Parliament, chaired by Biljana Borzan, received the visit of a delegation of the Health Committee of the Chamber of Deputies of the Czech Parliament. During their stay, the guests from the Czech Republic also held meetings with Josip Leko, Deputy Speaker, and Vladimir Bilek, MP representing the Czech and Slovak national minorities in the Croatian Parliament.
Anniversary of Victory over Fascism
Topusko – Croatian Parliament Speaker Boris Šprem attended the ceremony held in Topusko under the auspices of the Croatian Parliament to mark the 67th anniversary of the victory over Fascism, the liberation of Croatia and its capital city, the 68th anniversary of the historic 3rd conference of the National Anti-Fascist Council of the People's Liberation of Croatia (ZAVNOH) and Europe Day.
Presentation of “Analysis on children and women’s rights in Croatia”
Zagreb – Today the Croatian Parliament hosted the presentation of the latest “Analysis on children and women’s rights in Croatia” carried out by the Institute of Social Sciences Ivo Pilar. The Analysis shows, among other things, that the economic crisis has particularly negatively affected children.
Šprem Welcomes ELSA Students
Zagreb – Croatian Parliament Speaker Boris Šprem took part in today’s simulated parliamentary debate held in the Parliament’s conference hall and organized by the Croatian branch of the European Law Students’ Association (ELSA). This year the traditional Parliament Simulation Project gathered participants from five law faculties in Zagreb, Osijek, Split and Rijeka who debated on the bill on riots prevention at sporting events.
15th Croatia-EU JPC Meeting
Zagreb - The 15th meeting of the Croatia-EU Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) took place in the Croatian Parliament from 2 to 3 May. The meeting was co-chaired by Andrej Plenković, chairperson of the Croatian Parliament Delegation to the Croatia-EU JPC, and Gunnar Hökmark, head of the European Parliament Delegation.
European Integration and Finance and Central Budget Committee's Joint Meeting on the EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Zagreb – Hrvoje Marušić, Director General for European Affairs from the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, presented the Multiannual Financial Framework of the European Union (MFF) 2014-2020 at the joint meeting of the European Integration Committee and the Finance and Central Budget Committee of the Croatian Parliament.
European Commission Adopts the Monitoring Report on Croatia’s Accession Preparations
Brussels – Today the European Commission adopted the Monitoring Report on Croatia’s accession preparations for the EU membership. The Report stresses progress in the level of preparedness and highlights the areas where further efforts are necessary in order for Croatia to be fully ready for membership on 1 July 2013.
Croatian Parliament Delegation to PACE Participates in the Second Part of the Assembly’s 2012 Session
Strasbourg – Head and members of the Croatian Parliament Delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe - Gvozden Srećko Flego, Igor Kolman, Frano Matušić and Ivan Račan – are taking part in the work of the second part of this year’s regular session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, taking place in Strasbourg from 23 to 27 April.
State Leaders in Jasenovac: Crime Must not be Forgotten or Denied
Jasenovac – The Croatian political leadership – President of the Republic Ivo Josipović, Prime Minister Zoran Milanović and Parliament Speaker Boris Šprem – gathered at the Jasenovac Memorial Site to commemorate the 67th anniversary of the inmates’ breakthrough from the concentration camp and to send the message that the crimes committed in Jasenovac must not be forgotten or denied and that fascist ideas will never again take hold in Croatia.
Boris Šprem Receives the UK and the Holy See Representatives in Croatia
Zagreb – This week Croatian Parliament Speaker Boris Šprem received the visits of David Slinn, Ambassador of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and Msgr. Mario Roberto Cassari, Papal Nuncio to the Republic of Croatia.
Visit of the Finnish Audit Committee
Zagreb – A delegation of the Finish Parliament Audit Committee, headed by its Chairwoman Tuija Brax, visited Sabor this week. They held meetings with the chairpersons and members of the Finance and Central Budget Committee, European Integration Committee and the National Council for Monitoring Anti-Corruption Strategy Implementation.
Czech Senate to Approve Croatia’s EU Accession Treaty
Zagreb - The delegation of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Security of the Senate of the Parliament of the Czech Republic, headed by Jozef Regec, Committee Chairman, visited Sabor this week.
Croatian Observers at the European Parliament's Plenary Session
Strasbourg – Observers from the Croatian Parliament will for the first time take part in the European Parliament plenary session starting today in Strasbourg.
Lecture on the Role of National Parliaments in the European Union
Zagreb – Thomas Christiansen, Professor at Maastricht University and OPAL project coordinator, delivered a lecture on “The Role of National Parliaments in the European Union". The event organized by the European Integration Committee and the Institute for International Relations was held in the Croatian Parliament.
Boris Šprem's Best Wishes for Easter to Believers Following the Julian Calendar
Zagreb - Croatian Parliament Speaker Boris Šprem has sent his best wishes to the believers in the Republic of Croatia marking Easter according the Julian calendar.
Second President of the National Council of Austria Fritz Neugebauer in Sabor
Zagreb – Croatian Parliament Speaker Boris Šprem received the Second President of the National Council of Austrian Parliament Fritz Neugebauer who is undertaking an official visit in Croatia.
Boris Šprem’s Easter Message
Zagreb - Croatian Parliament Speaker Boris Šprem has sent his best wishes to the believers in the Republic of Croatia observing Easter according the Gregorian calendar.
Speaker’s Passover Message
Zagreb – Croatian Parliament Speaker Boris Šprem has sent his warm wishes to mark Passover to Ognjen Kraus, President of the Coordinating Committee of the Jewish Communities in the Republic of Croatia, to Kotel Da-Don, Chief Rabbi of The Bet Israel Jewish Community of Croatia and to all Jewish believers in Croatia.
Boris Šprem Meets Zlatko Lagumdžija, Deputy Chairman of the Council of Ministers and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Zagreb – Croatian Parliament Speaker Boris Šprem met with the Deputy Chairman of the Council of Ministers and Minister of Foreign Affairs Minister of Bosnia and Herzegovina Zlatko Lagumdžija, who is undertaking an official visit to the Republic of Croatia.
Boris Šprem's Visit to Skoplje
Skoplje – Croatian Parliament Speaker Boris Šprem is paying an official visit to the Republic of Macedonia at the invitation of his Macedonian counterpart Trajko Veljanoski. Šprem and the Croatian parliamentary delegation were also received by the Macedonian Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski and the President of the Republic Gjorge Ivanov.
Activities While the House is Adjourned
Zagreb - Croatian Parliament Speaker Boris Šprem held meetings with the Japanese, Portuguese and the Dutch ambassador to Croatia.
Eventful Day at the Parliament
Zagreb – Today in the Croatian Parliament the Speaker Boris Šprem held a number of meetings. He met with the delegation of the Foreign Policy Committee of the Italian Parliament Chamber of Deputies, led by the Committee Chairman Stefano Stefani, with Thomas Hammarberg, Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, and he received two ambassadors.
Sabor Appoints Observer MPs in the European Parliament
Zagreb – Today the Croatian Parliament appointed twelve MPs as Observers in the European Parliament. Their term of office will last until Croatia becomes a full member of the European Union. Observers were appointed based on the MP clubs’ proposals, in proportion to the current structure of the Croatian Parliament.
Slovenian National Assembly Foreign Policy Committee in Sabor
Zagreb – A delegation of the Foreign Policy Committee of the National Assembly of the Republic of Slovenia headed by the Committee Chairman Jozef Horvat visited the Croatian Parliament. The delegation was received by the Parliament Speaker Boris Šprem and later held meetings with the Croatian Parliament Foreign Policy Committee and with the European Integration Committee.
Sabor Ratifies Croatia’s EU Accession Treaty
Zagreb – In the presence of the Prime Minister Zoran Milanović, members of the government and diplomatic representatives in Croatia, the Croatian Parliament ratified the Treaty of Accession of the Republic of Croatia to the European Union by unanimous vote. This was the only item debated at today’s plenary sitting.
International Women’s Day: Parliament Speaker at Round Table on Violence Against Women
Zagreb – On the occasion of the International Women’s Day, Croatian President Ivo Josipović, in cooperation with the UN in Croatia, organized a round table conference on violence against women with the aim of creating the Network of Men Leaders, a network of men in leadership position who would serve as role models and put the important message across that violence against women needs to be stopped.
Boris Šprem meets Italian Ambassador Emanuela d'Alessandro
Zagreb – Croatian Parliament Speaker Boris Šprem received Italy's Ambassador to Croatia Ms Emanuela D'Alessandro. They talked about Šprem's recent visit to the presidents of both chambers of the Italian Parliament Renato Schifani and Gianfranco Fini. Šprem attended the Upper Chamber plenary session when Italian Senators ratified Croatia's EU Accession Treaty.
Italian Senate ratifies Croatia's Accession Treaty
Rome – On Tuesday evening, in the presence of the Croatian Parliament Speaker Boris Šprem, the upper chamber of the Parliament of the Republic of Italy supported by a majority of votes the law ratifying the Treaty on the Accession of the Republic of Croatia to the European Union. The lower chamber of the Italian Parliament ratified the Treaty on February 15. Italy thus joined Slovakia, Bulgaria and Hungary.
Croatian and Estonian Speakers Mr Boris Šprem and Ms Ene Ergma on the Ratification of Croatia's EU Accession Treaty
Zagreb – The Estonian Parliament is going to ratify Croatia's Treaty on the Accession to the European Union in March or April, announced Ms Ene Ergma, Speaker of the Estonian Parliament during her official visit to Croatia at the invitation of her Croatian counterpart Mr Boris Šprem.
Debate on the 2012 Budget Draft
Zagreb – Most MP Clubs – all clubs of the ruling coalition, the Independent Democratic Serbian Party and the National Minorities MP Club – supported government's draft on the state budget for this year in today’s plenary discussion.
Bulgarian Parliament Ratifies Croatia's EU Accession Treaty
Sofia – In the presence of Mr. Boris Šprem, Speaker of the Croatian Parliament, all of the 181 Members of the National Assembly of Bulgaria present at the Friday plenary session voted in favour of the ratification of Croatia’s Treaty on the Accession to the European Union.
Boris Šprem and Hungarian Ambassador Gábor Iván about Croatia's Accession Treaty Ratification in the Hungarian Parliament
Zagreb – The Speaker of the Croatian Parliament Mr. Boris Šprem expressed his gratification with the fact that the Hungarian Parliament had ratified Croatia’s Accession Treaty to the European Union, referring to it as an indicator of very good relations between the two countries.
Round Table in Sabor: Referendum Held – What Next?
Zagreb - GONG, a renowned non-partisan NGO intended to encourage citizens’ active participation in political processes, organized a round table conference in the Croatian Parliament on the steps to be taken before Croatia’s actual Accession to the European Union on 1 July 2013. The general conclusion of the many participants, most notable among them Mr. Paul Vandoren, Head of EU Delegation to Croatia, Mr. Boris Šprem, Speaker of the Parliament, and Mr. Berto Šalaj, President of GONG Council, boils down to the fact that the better Croatia prepares for the EU membership in the following year and a half, the more it shall benefit from it.
Slovak Parliament First to Ratify Croatia’s EU Accession Treaty
Bratislava – The National Council of the Slovak Republic is the first parliament of EU Member States to have ratified Croatia’s Treaty of Accession to the European Union, Croatian News Agency (HINA) reported.
Croatian citizens voted "for" the European Union
Zagreb – According to the 8 o’clock official near complete results of the State Election Commission, 1. 298 948 or 66.27 percent of voters backed Croatia’s membership in the European Union, 649 439 or 33.13 percent voted against, while 11 732 or 0.60 percent of voting slips were invalid. These are the results collected from 99.93 percent of the polling stations.