In a historic move, Croatia is embracing the euro as its official currency from the start of the year 2023. This transition means that 20 EU member states and a staggering 347 million EU citizens will now share the common euro currency. ππ±
The Schengen Zone π¦π
- Croatia's integration into the Schengen Area, facilitating free movement across 27 European countries, also commences on the same date. πβοΈ
A Momentous Occasion π
- EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen congratulates Croatia on this historic milestone of joining the euro area and the borderless Schengen zone. ππͺπΊ
- The euro's adoption promises economic and social advantages, breaking barriers for businesses, reducing costs for trade, and enhancing choices and prices for consumers. Together with Schengen membership, this move is expected to provide a significant boost to Croatia's vital tourism sector. ποΈπ
A Remarkable Journey π
- Commissioner for Economy, Paolo Gentiloni, acknowledges Croatia's remarkable journey, from the struggles of the 1990s to EU membership in 2013, culminating in the adoption of the euro and entry into the Schengen area. π
π€
"Δestitke Hrvatskoj!" π
- As we embark on this exciting chapter, the European Union celebrates Croatia's extraordinary progress and warmly welcomes its embrace of the euro and Schengen membership. πͺπΊβ€οΈππ·
Croatia's transformation represents not only a financial change but a significant step toward closer European integration, economic prosperity, and cultural harmony. Prepare to experience a new era in Croatia! π πΆπ
