[AlexW]

“And Germany too, for letting another weak country get in the club.”
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Croatia is not a weak country, neither is Slovakia, where I was living.
It was a disappointment when Slovakia went onto the Euro, the week before I left.

I have my reservations about the EU in general, but if it has to be, Croatia will be a fine member, as is Slovakia.

[Cronos]

hmm... I actually think economically Croatia is weak. It has a 10% deficit and a very small budget -- mostly tourism, some industry.

Culturally, morally, it's not weak

My Polish wife objects to the EU and voted against joining it, but I argue that it makes trade and economic purposes easier and also Poland bringing its religiousness has moderated the EU (not much, but somewhat) -- and I think Croatia will add to that voice.