The big European dreams of a World Cup finalist


Croatia's prime minister Andrej Plenkovic, center, sits between ministers wearing Croatian football jerseys during a government session in Zagreb on July 12. - AFP

ZAGREB: Croatia is brimming with confidence, and its leaders think it’s time for the European Union’s newest member to take a step up on the global stage as well.

A cabinet meeting in Zagreb on Thursday kicked off with every minister proudly wearing the national soccer team’s jersey in celebration of the 2-1 World Cup victory over England. Having joined the elite group of nations that have made it to the final, Croatia has another club in its sights: the euro zone. The goal was confirmed on Friday as lawmakers backed a pro-euro central bank Governor Boris Vujcic for a new six-year mandate.

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