Croatia, which gained its independence in 1991, is currently an associate member and part of the EU Stabilisation and Association Process - the first step towards an eventual full-fledged membership.
Croatia, care si-a casigat independenta in 1991, este in prezent membru asociat si parte a Procesului de Stabilizare si Asociere, program al UE -- primul pas pe calea unui statut deplin de membru.