Interview with Biljana Borzan, croatian member of the european Parliament
Interview with Biljana Borzan, croatian member of the european Parliament
Author(s): Adam GazdaSubject(s): Political Sciences, Governance, International relations/trade, Politics and society, History of European Union, Politics and Identity
Published by: Porta Balkanica, z. s.
Keywords: interview; Biljana Borzan
Summary/Abstract: On 1st of July 2013, Croatia entered the European Union. The country has 12 seats in the European Parliament, one of them held by Biljana Borzan (Group of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats). She is a member of the Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety and also a substitute in the Committee on Foreign Aairs. Previously, she was a member of the Croatian Parliament (2007–2013) and since 2008 she holds aposition in the Presidency of the ruling Social Democratic Party of Croatia. Originally from Osijek, the 4th largest city in Croatia, Biljana Borzan graduated in medicine and for part of her life worked as a doctor in Osijek Community Health Centre. For the readers of Porta Balkanica she kindly agreed to give her views on a few topics regarding in particular Croatia‘s new status as a member of the European Union.
Journal: Porta Balkanica
- Issue Year: 5/2013
- Issue No: 02
- Page Range: 46-48
- Page Count: 3
- Language: English
