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Croatian President Questions EU Expansion Amid Global Power Shift

5/31/2025

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Croatian President Zoran Milanovic expressed skepticism about future EU expansions, suggesting only Montenegro might join, as nations are misled by empty promises. He lamented the EU's waning global power, asserting that the U.S. and China dominate the stage, while also condemning Western policies on Ukraine and the Middle East.

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Croatian President Zoran Milanovic expressed skepticism about future EU expansions, suggesting only Montenegro might join, as nations are misled by empty promises. He lamented the EU's waning global power, asserting that the U.S. and China dominate the stage, while also condemning Western policies on Ukraine and the Middle East.