Membership in the European Union brings a number of changes for Croatian citizens, but not all fall into the category of good news. Here is a list of ten things that will most affect life in ‘European Croatia’.
1. Lower food prices, especially for meat and dairy products, fruits, and vegetables
2. Lower roaming and SMS prices
3. Purchase of used cars without paying VAT
4. Lower car insurance premiums
5. Free movement of goods within EU borders, but increased oversight within the country itself
6. More expensive cigarettes and tobacco products
7. The possibility of borrowing from banks within the EU
8. Easier damage claims abroad
9. Simpler online purchasing
10. More complicated border regime with ‘non-EU’ countries, especially Bosnia and Herzegovina
