Croatia did not want Europe to be divided as to the start of Croatia's EU entry talks.
– Stjepan Mesic
I think we can find a formula that would be to everyone's satisfaction, which would make it possible for Croatia to take some more steps and for Europe to accept us into its midst, and for the talks to start.
– Stjepan Mesic
The global response to global terrorism must not endanger fundamental human rights and freedoms.
– Stjepan Mesic
The very people who bore the brunt of Croatia's defence either by their own will or owing to circumstances are not on any account entitled to put into question the functioning of Croatia as a law-abiding state or encourage noncompliance with the Constitution and the law.