Brussels, 11/02/2000 (Agence Europe) - On 10 February, the Portuguese Presidency issued the following statement on behalf of the EU: "The EU congratulates Mr Stipe Mesic on his election as President of Croatia which brings to an end a chapter in Croatian history and marks the beginning of a new era for the country. Following Mr Mesic's recent positive statements the EU looks forward to the support he will give to the necessary internal reforms, to the new relationship with neighbouring...