On 1 July 2013 I attended the reception at the EU Delegation to see my friend, the Ambassador of Croatia Prof. Dr. Ante Simonic (he has fond memories of Belgium!). Croatia is now the latest country to be part of the EU. While some put doubts on this “rushed membership” and unresolved issues in the country, I believe it is the right move. Pictured are also: EU Ambassador Markus Ederer and Lithuanian Ambassador Lina Antanaviciene as well as Mr. Song Tao, vice minister of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Reception offered nice food and real wine from Croatia!