Brussels, 29/04/2011 (Agence Europe) - The EU and Croatia successfully closed the agriculture and rural development chapter of the accession negotiations on 19 April. Croatia will receive a relatively modest direct aid envelope, similar to what is received by Lithuania and Slovakia.
The EU common position sets out the principles governing the making of financial payments to Croatia in agriculture and rural development. The final figures will be set in the budget chapter, to be completed at...