"Today's signature of the Accession Treaty is an outstanding moment for the European Union - and for Croatia," said President Barroso, recalling the hard work undertaken by Croatia to meet the strict conditions of the enlargement process. He also underlined the significance of EU enlargement policy, highlighting the positive implications of Croatian accession for other countries in the region -- and for the EU as such. The President said: "Today we therefore also send a clear signal to Croatia's neighbours: A signal that our European offer is on the table; that hard work pays off; that the benefits of European integration are within reach if our partners stay the course."
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