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A country report for Croatia is presented from publisher Market Line, with topics including political landscape, economic conditions, and technological landscape.

A country report for Croatia is presented from the financial services firm IHS Markit, with topics including economic conditions, business environment and political structure, as of June 2021.

A country report for Croatia is presented from publisher Information Handling Services (IHS) Markit Ltd, with topics including political structure, economic structure, and foreign relations of the country.

A country report for Croatia is presented from publisher, CountryWatch Incorporated, with topics including economic conditions; political conditions; and international relations.

A country report for Croatia is presented from publisher IHS Markit, with topics including economic condition, political structure, and legal landscape.

A country report for Croatia is presented from publisher The PRS Group, with topics including political structure, economic structure; and table depicting various categories of market risks.

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 profiles the structure of the political, economic, social, technological, legal, and environmental (PESTLE) in Croatia as of December 2012. It states that the transition of the country from an authoritarian state to a democracy has been successful. It adds that the government has ventured into privatization of assets under the guidelines of the European Union (EU). It mentions that the country passed various legislation to address the problems on environment.

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 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 presents an overview on the politics, economy, and legal environmental structure in Croatia. It mentions that Croatia has a strong political system and progressive economy, however, it suggests that the governance indicators are yet to improve. Information on Croatia's economic landscape, social landscape, and technological landscape are presented.

The article analyzes the political, econometric, and social conditions of Croatia as of 2007. It focuses on the country's strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for improvements as well as future risks which must be prevented to sustain economic development. Its strengths include the country's effective democratic system of governance, and one of its weaknesses includes the current account deficit. Future prospects include its membership in the European Union.

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 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.

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.

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.

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 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 for the political and economic condition in Croatia for the year 2004-2005. Challenges in the political governance of Croatian Democratic Union; Information on the European Union candidate status received by the Croatian government; Information on fiscal, economic and monetary policy.

Presents an outlook for the political and economic condition in Croatia for the year 2004-2005. Challenges in the political governance of Croatian Democratic Union; Information on the European Union candidate status received by the Croatian government; Information on fiscal, economic and monetary policy.

Presents the political and economic outlook for Croatia for 2004 to 2005. Political structure; Gross domestic product by expenditure; Retail price inflation.

Presents an outlook on the political and economic conditions of Croatia from 2004 to 2005. International relations; Fiscal policy; Monetary policy.

The article provides a monthly review of political and economic conditions in Croatia covering the July 2008 period. According to the article, the implications of the Irish no vote in the Lisbon treaty referendum for Croatia's European Union accession is still uncertain. Rifts in the ruling coalition were caused by debate over double voting advantages afforded to minority candidates.

This publication presents a political and economic outlook for Croatia for 2010-2011. Serious challenges are being faced by the government led by the Croatian Democratic Union. It expects pressure on the government to combat organised crime and corruption and to enforce the rule of law. A contraction of 5.6% in gross domestic product (GDP) is projected, as well as a growth of 0.6% in 2010. An average annual inflation of around 2.4% is also predicted. The increase in the country's public and publicly guaranteed debt is cited.

The article offers news briefs related to the political, economic, and business condition in Croatia. The country's new Prime Minister Jadranka Kosor announced that the government will seek discussions concerning the stretch of disputed land. Its economy has contracted by 6.7% year-on-year (y-o-y)during the first quarter of 2009. Moreover, consumer price inflation in the country is easing to 2.1% y-o-y in June 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 combating corruption and organised crime. The trade deficit of Croatia is estimated at around 26% of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2008. The government has finalized negotiations with the European Commission regarding the privatisation of six state-owned shipyards.

The article offers updates on the political and economic risks for Croatia for the fiscal year 2009 and onwards. A progress conference on the continued land dispute between Croatia and Slovenia has been rescheduled on March 24, 2009. Croatian unemployment has increased to 14.8% in February 2009 from 14.5% in January 2009. Croatian Tourism Minister Damir Bajs has announced the country will experience a slight decline in tourist arrivals this 2009.

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 offers information on the political and economic sectors in Croatia for 2008. The invitation of the country to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) will integrate with euro-Atlantic institutions and will mark a path to European Union (EU) membership. Analysts believe that the plan of Iran to export gas in the country is a part of EU's strategy of gas supply diversification. WiMAX Telecom has selected Alcatel-Lucent SA to supply the first WiMAX 802.16e-2005 network.

The article provides information on the political and economic outlook for Croatia in 2008-2009. The incumbent Croatian Democratic Union and the opposition Social Democratic Party failed to secure an outright majority in the November 2007 election. It is predicted that the next government is likely to be more unstable, based on the election result. A forecast for the annual current-account deficit is presented.

The article 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. An overview of the upcoming election is provided. Also included is an economic policy and forecast for the country.