By applying to join the Union, he said, Croatia has reaffirmed its European vocation and has declared that the long and trying period of war, division and nationalism is truly over.
Prin cererea de aderare la UE, a afirmat el, Croaţia şi-a reafirmat vocaţia europeană, confirmând astfel depăşirea perioadei lungi şi dificile de război, diviziune şi naţionalism.