Parliamentary questions

5 August 2013  

Question for written answer - to the Commission

Subject:  Pelješac bridge — ensuring Croatian/European territorial continuity

I am very pleased that the expert pre-feasibility study on transport options to connect southern Croatia is being contracted under the Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance.

The Pelješac bridge is viewed as the most appropriate solution for connecting the Dubrovnik area with southern Croatia.

The majority of Croatian citizens believe that the bridge is the best solution and the only way to achieve the territorial continuity of Croatia. The Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ) and I supported this project from the very beginning.

I would point out that territorial continuity is as important for the Dubrovnik‐Neretva County and my hometown of Dubrovnik as it is for the entire EU.

Pending the findings of the pre-feasibility study, could the Commission indicate its official position regarding the construction of the Pelješac bridge in Croatia?

When could we expect to see the next concrete steps regarding this vital Pelješac bridge project?