President Milanović: 'Europe today is led by people for whom peace and cooperation are not a priority; we need to take as much money from them as possible'
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- Croatian President Zoran Milanović stated that Europe is currently led by individuals who do not prioritize peace and cooperation.
- He argued that Croatia should aim to extract as much financial benefit as possible from the European Union.
- Milanović recalled Croatia's past experiences within large systems like the Habsburg monarchy, where the country fought for its interests while also contributing.
Croatian President Zoran Milanović asserted that Europe is currently led by individuals who do not prioritize peace and cooperation. He suggested that Croatia should focus on maximizing its financial gains from the European Union.
"Europe today is led by people for whom peace and cooperation are not a priority; we need to take as much money from them as possible," Milanović stated, implying a critical view of the current European leadership's focus.
Milanović recalled Croatia's historical context, noting that the country has previously been part of large systems, such as the Habsburg monarchy. During those times, he said, Croatia both received benefits and contributed, but consistently fought for its own interests. This historical perspective informs his current stance on Croatia's relationship with the EU.
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Originally published by Večernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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