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The article presents a country risk report on Croatia with forecast highlights for 2014-18. Croatia became European Union's (EU) 28th member after joining in July 2013. The government led by Zoran Milanovic of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and its economy is expected to grow 0.9% in 2013. Consumer price inflation dropped 18.4% in August weighed down by weak demand due to elevated unemployment. Trust in political elite is at a record low due to high-profile corruption scandals.

The article presents a country risk report for Croatia for 2013-17 including forecast highlights as of August 19, 2013. Croatia became Europe Union's 28th member after joining the block on July 1, 2013. Croatia's next general election will be on February 2016 and if growth remains elusive, it cites the possibility for voters to switch allegiance back to the Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ) which suffered 2 election defeats since 1991. Consumer price inflation grew 2.3% year-on-year in July 2013.

A political risk report for Croatia as of February 2013 is presented. Highlights of the forecast for Croatia include a decision of government to prosecute organized crime to comply with upcoming membership in the European Union (EU). Real gross domestic product (GDP) is estimated to contract by 1.9% in 2012, with a possibility of recession until 2013 and a decline in GDP by 0.4%. The report includes an overview of policy trends in finance and economics, and externalities.

The article discusses political and economic conditions in Croatia in 2012 and presents an outlook for 2013 to 2017. It describes the increase in the proportion of non-performing loans, the contraction of real gross domestic product (GDP) and the decline in industrial production during 2012. The Croatian National Bank's (CNB) prioritization of maintaining the Croatian kuna's stability against the euro is addressed. The targeting of July 2013 for membership in the European Union (EU) is cited.

The article presents an outlook on the political and economic conditions in Croatia for 2010 to 2011. It states the centre-right government led by the Croatian Democratic Union faces serious problems during the forecast period to help the country recover from recession, achieve financial stability and secure European Union (EU) accession. According to the article, the kuna is expected to become stable against the euro on average in 2010 to 2011 after depreciating in 2009.

The article presents an update and forecast on economic and political conditions in Croatia for the period of 2009 to 2010. The challenges faced by the centre-right government led by the Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ) include the need to unblock the stalled European Union (EU) accession negotiations and combating corruption and organised crime. The trade deficit of Croatia is estimated at around 26% of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2008.

The article provides an economic and political outlook for Croatia from 2009-2010. The Croatian government assumes that the country's real gross domestic product (GDP) will fall by 2% in 2009. Analysts forecast that the average annual inflation in Croatia will decline to 2.6% in 2009 to 2.5% in 2010. However, it is predicted that the centre-right government led by the Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ) of Prime Minister Ivo Sanader will face several challenges in 2009-2010.

A political and economic outlook for Croatia for 2009-2010 is presented. A high degree of political continuity resulted from the renewed mandate of the Croatian Democratic Union. Continued domestic and external pressure on the government are expected in the wake of several gangland-style murders. A slowdown in real gross domestic product is projected, owing to reduced consumer spending and a weakening euro zone. The entry also discusses economic policy trends, inflation and exchange rates.

This article provides an outlook for political and economic conditions in Croatia from 2009 to 2010. According to the Economist Intelligence Unit, the government will remain dependent on the support of smaller parties. The firm also expects the government to adhere to an agenda of European Union-mandated reforms, although the pace of these will be slow in politically sensitive sectors. In addition, the firm forecasts a slowdown in real gross domestic product (GDP) growth and expects the current-account deficit to fall.

The article presents information on the economic and political conditions in Croatia and an outlook for 2009-2010. It is expected that the government will adhere to agenda of European Union (EU)-mandated reforms. Gross domestic product (GDP) growth will be affected by weaker consumer spending and lower input demand among EU partners followed by greater productivity in the export sector and a recovery in EU demand which will push growth to 4% in 2010. It is predicted that current-account deficits will reach 9% during the forecast year.

The article discusses the economic and political outlook for Croatia for 2008-2009. The government is expected to adhere to an agenda of European Union (EU)-mandated reforms, although the pace of these is said to be slow in politically sensitive sectors such as agriculture, fishing, shipbuilding and steel. The Croatian Parliament has approved a revised 2008 budget that aims for a general government deficit of 2.5% of gross domestic product (GDP), based on the assumption of real GDP growth of 4.5%.

The article presents a profile of Croatia. It includes information on its political and economic outlook for 2008-2009, economic forecast and economic policy outlook. Also included are details on the political scene, economic policy, and economic performance, as well as annual trends charts and monthly trends charts.

This publication offers information on economic and political outlook for Croatia from 2008 to 2009. The country aims to complete negotiations on all 33 chapters of the acquis communautaire, the body of the European Union (law) in 2009. The Croatian government plans to revise the 2008 budget to allow for additional expenditure. Also discussed are the country's domestic politics, international relations, policy trends, monetary policy, fiscal policy, economic growth and inflation.

The article presents an outlook on the political, economic conditions in Croatia for 2008 to 2009. It analyzes the economic policy, fiscal policy and monetary policy of the Croatian government. It also forecasts the economic growth rate of the country, the rate of inflation and exchange rates for the period. It looks at the political scene in the country and the performance of the Croatian economy.

The article presents a report about the political and economic conditions in Croatia for 2008-2009. It is expected that consumer spending growth will remain positive in the said period. Annual current-account deficits are estimated at 10 percent of gross domestic product (GDP). The article also offers a political outlook, economic policy outlook, and economic forecast for the period and presents the political structure of the country.

The article presents information on Croatia. It offers a political outlook for the country for 2008-2009, including a renewed mandate for the Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ). It is expected that the Croatian government will continue to adhere to an agenda of EU-mandated reforms. It cites the weakening progress of Croatia's accession to EU. It provides data on government budget for January to November 2007.

This publication presents an economic and political outlook for Croatia for 2008-2009. It asserts that the Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ) will have to rely on an alliance of the Croatian Peasants' Party and the Croatian Social Liberal Party (HSS-HSLS) to establish political continuity. It predicts that the HSS-HSLS's assertive line on agricultural policy and territorial issues could cloud Croatia's European Union accession talks in 2008-09. It also forecasts Croatia's consumer spending growth.

The article provides information on economic and political trends in Croatia. The outlook for 2008-2009 is discussed. An overview of the state of domestic politics and international relations is presented. It also includes information on policy trends, fiscal policy, monetary policy and international assumptions.

The article offers information on the political, economic and social status of Croatia as of November 2007, including a forecast for 2008-2009. The current prime minister is Ivo Sanader, belonging to the Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ). Taxation is a main issue for the 2007 election campaign, with the Social Democratic Party planning to increase tax in capital income and gains if it wins the election. Gross domestic product (GDP) growth is expected at 5.7% in 2007.

The article discusses political events in Croatia as of November 2007. A new poll for the election on November 25 reveal that Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ) is ahead main rival, the Social Democratic Party (SDP), with the support of 31.9% of the voters against the 30.1% support for the SDP. Some issues related to the possible victory of HDZ is that it would put on hold plans to extend the Adriatic ecological and fishing protection zone (ZERP) until European Union talks on fisheries is completed.

The article reports on the economic condition in Croatia in 2007. Croatia will hold a parliamentary election on November 25, which is contested by the Social Democratic Party and the Croatian Democratic Union, with the former taking a narrow lead over the latter. The former also moves closer to a centrist alliance with the Croatian Peasants' Party and the Croatian Social Liberal Party. The prospect for cooperation between the latter and the Croatian Party of Rights is fading. The election platforms of both parties are discussed.

The article focuses on the economic and political conditions of Croatia. The economic and political outlook for Croatia for 2008 and 2009 are discussed. Information on the country's international relation, fiscal and monetary policies, inflation, exchange rates as well as an overview of the upcoming election are provided. The political structure of Croatia is presented.

This publication presents information on Croatia. The Croatian government is presently led by the Croatian Democratic Union, which could be defeated by the main opposition party Social Democratic Party in the November 2007 election. Economic expansion is projected for the country. This entry also includes information on the international relations and policy trends.

This article provides an outlook for political and economic conditions in Croatia from 2007 to 2008. The Economist Intelligence Unit believes the approach of the election and allegations of impropriety against members of the Croatian Democratic Union are likely to reduce the legislative effectiveness of the government. The unit predicts that the current-account deficit will decline as a percentage of gross domestic product during the period. It also looks at the pressure for economic reforms.

The article offers political and economic outlooks as well as an economic forecast for Croatia for 2007 and 2008. According to the author, the Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ) will have a hard time moving Croatia towards the European Union because of nationalist supporters. The Croatian National Bank (CNB) is holding on to its administrative lending controls despite criticisms from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). 2006 gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 4.8 percent.

The article reports on the political condition in Croatia. The European Commission's first annual report on the progress of Croatia in meeting the requirements of European Union (EU) membership, cautioned against local political aspirations for a swift accession to the EU. The EU will need to amend its institutional framework before admitting additional members. Accession would not be possible without significant progress in the reform of public administration and the judiciary.

The article features the Republic of Croatia. The centre-right Croatian Democratic Union which led the government, faces a challenging year in 2007. A further phase of privatization of the national oil and gas company, INA has been carried out by the government. Increases in import volumes, with Croatia's energy deficit with Russia laying ground for a further deterioration in the current-account balance in the first half of 2006, has offset export growth.

This article offers a look at the political scene in Croatia in 2006. Information is presented on the public support surrounding Croatia's main political parties. The investigation facing independent member of parliament and Osijek City Council President Branimir Glavas regarding his role in suspected war crimes against Serb civilians in 1991 is discussed. The long-term development plan for Croatia's armed forces is explored, as well as progress made by Croatia regarding its European Union membership.

This article presents an overview of the political and economic conditions of Croatia in 2006-2007. Information is presented on the threat facing Croatia's coalition government. The prospect for achieving European Union (EU) membership is discussed. Information is presented on Croatia's relations with its closest EU neighbours, Slovenia and Italy. The government's stand-by arrangement with the International Monetary Fund is discussed, as well as the target budget deficit.

The article offers an outlook for the political and economic conditions in Croatia in 2006 and 2007. It provides an overview of the external and internal political affairs of the country and its international relations with the European Union. It also discusses trends in the country's monetary and fiscal policy as well as a summary of its economic growth indicators for the forecast period.

Focuses on the status of the political scene in Croatia, as of June 2006. Information on opinion polls conducted in April 2006; Launching of criminal proceedings against parliamentary deputy Branimir Glavas by the Croatian State Prosecutor's Office; Petition against the proposed health reforms of the government by leaders of trade union federations.

Presents several topics concerning Croatia that were discussed in the June 2006 issue of "Country Report," by the Economist Intelligence Unit Ltd. Overview of the political structure of Croatia; Information on the economic structure of Croatia; Forecast on the political and economic conditions of Croatia for 2006 to 2007.

The article provides information on the politics, economic condition and foreign trade in Croatia. The decision of the European Union to open membership negotiations with Croatia benefits the coalition government in the country. The International Monetary Fund believes that the government will meet the targeted general deficit of 4.2% of gross domestic product. In the first nine months of 2005, the merchandise trade deficit increased by 8.5% due to the rise in imports.

Forecasts the political and economic conditions in Croatia from 2006 to 2007. Stability of the government; Relations with other countries; Trends in the economic policy; Growth of the economy.

Provides information on political and economic conditions of Croatia in 2005. Membership negotiations of the Council of Ministers of the European Union with Croatia; International relations of the country; Expectations on government deficit of the country in 2007.

Details the political and economic condition in Croatia as of August 2005. Impact of the decision of the European Union to postpone the country's accession negotiations on the 2005 parliamentary election; Changes in fiscal, economic and monetary policy; Outlook for economic growth in 2006.

Looks at the status of the political and economic condition in Croatia as of August 2005. Conflict between the Croatian Democratic Union and the Social Democratic Party; Role of the cooperation of the government with the International Criminal Tribunal for former Yugoslavia in its accession to the European Union; Changes in economic, fiscal and monetary policies.

Forecasts Croatia's economic and political conditions for 2005 to 2006. Domestic politics; Trends in economic policy; Performance of economic indicators in international trade.

Presents the 2005 to 2006 economic and political outlook for Croatia. International relations; Economic policy trends; International assumptions summary.

Local elections were held on May 15th. The outcome did not much change the balance of power, and the reasonably good performance of the Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ) was probably enough to forestall opposition threats to agitate for an early general election. Threats by several local councils to leave the representatives of the Independent Democratic Serb Party (SDSS) out of local coalitions elicited a threat from SDSS leaders to withdraw the party's support for the government at the national level. The government has been unable to unblock the stalled EU integration process. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Presents an outlook for the economic and political conditions of Croatia for 2005-2006. Political and economic structure; Foreign trades and payments; Status of domestic economy.

Presents political and economic outlook for Croatia for 2005 to 2006. Factors that contributed to the increase in the instability of the country's center-right minority government, led by the Croatian Democratic Union; Preparations of the country for a fiscal adjustment plan under the International Monetary Fund and World Bank agreements; Increase in the country's real gross domestic product growth in 2006.

Presents political and economic outlook for Croatia for 2005 to 2006. Instability of the ruling Croatian Democratic Union; Decision of the Croatian National Bank to introduce a series of monetary policy instruments in April 2005; Decline in the forecast for the country's 2005 real gross domestic product growth.

Forecasts the political and economic conditions in Croatia from 2005 to 2006. Stability of the government; Relations with other countries; Changes in the economic policy; Growth in the gross domestic product.

Forecasts the political and economic conditions in Croatia from 2005 to 2006. Stability of the government; Relations with other countries; Trends in the economic policy; Growth in the gross domestic product.

Stipe Mesic, the incumbent, won the presidential election in a run-off in January 2005. Two government ministers resigned in early 2005, which along with the EU's hardening stance on Croatia's co-operation with the International Criminal Tribunal for former Yugoslavia (ICTY) has led to increased pressure on the government. Two small centre-left parties have merged, suggesting that some consolidation of the liberal political establishment may be under way. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Presents a political outlook for Croatia for the 2005 to 2006 period. Instability of the country's minority government which is led by the center-right Croatian Democratic Union; Possible postponement of the European Union membership negotiations; Background on the relationship of Croatia with Slovenia.

Provides information on Croatia as of March 2005. Political and economic structure; Economic policy; Foreign trade and payments.

Presents an outlook concerning the politics and economy of Croatia from 2005 to 2006. Significance of the plans of Croatia for negotiating its membership in the European Union; Focus of its economic policy, including the reduction of external imbalances; Reasons behind the decision of the Croatian National Bank to tighten monetary conditions in the country; Forecast for the economy of the country, including its real gross domestic product growth and unemployment rate.

Presents an outlook concerning the politics and economy of Croatia from 2005 to 2006. Significance of the plans of Croatia for negotiating its membership in the European Union; Implications of the outcome of the 2005 presidential elections for policy-making in the country; Focus of its economic policy, including the reduction of external imbalances; Forecast on the economy of the country, including its real gross domestic product growth and unemployment rate.