Croatia began its EU accession talks in October 2005 and is widely expected to become the bloc's 28th member by 2010, while Macedonia, which was recognised as an official candidate for membership about two years ago, is still awaiting a start date for its entry negotiations.
Hrvatska je počela razgovore o pridruživanju EU u oktobru 2005. godine i mnogi očekuju da će postati 28. član bloka do 2010. godine, dok Makedonija, koja je priznata kao zvanični kandidat za članstvo pre otprilike dve godine, još uvek čeka da joj se odredi datum početka pregovora o prijemu.