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Zagreb has failed to respond to an ultimatum from the European Commission to comply with the terms of the European Arrest Warrant.
Prime Minister Zoran Milanović told news website Dalje.com that “the government has no plans to address the matter in the coming weeks.” Brussels wants Zagreb to drop legislation blocking the extradition of Croatian citizens to other European countries.
The laws stop the extradition to Germany of former Yugoslav secret police chief Josip Perković wanted in connection with the assassination of Croat defector Stjepan Đureković in Bavaria in 1983.
The government decision threatens the €250m in European funds earmarked for Croatia as well as preparations for the country’s accession to the Schengen Area, notes Večernji list.
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