Croatia

Croatia is the Union's newest member, a country of the Adriatic whose accession in 2013 marked the most recent enlargement of the European Union. Its journey to membership, following a difficult path to independence, stands as a symbol of Europe's power to reconcile and to anchor peace.

Since joining, Croatia has moved swiftly to the centre of European cooperation, adopting the euro and entering the Schengen area in 2023 — a remarkable pace of integration. Its long coastline and natural beauty also make it one of the Mediterranean's treasures.

In the European Parliament, Croatia holds 12 seats (2024), carrying the voice of a young member state with a strong European conviction.

Croatia embodies a truth at the heart of the European Democrats' vision: that the European project remains, above all, a project of peace, reconciliation and shared belonging.