Brussels, 14/04/2004 (Agence Europe) - The European Commission is to give its opinion next Tuesday on Croatia's application for EU membership, it was confirmed on Wednesday by Emma Udwin, Spokesperson for Chris Patten. Although Ms Udwin did not comment on the final verdict, it is more than likely that the Commission will give a favourable opinion on Croatia's request. On the basis of the Commission's opinion, the European Council on 17 and 18 June should formally decide whether or not to...