Slovenia has moved to block neighbouring Croatia from joining it in the European Union, in a continuing dispute over boundaries. Croatia began negotiations on joining the 27-member bloc three years ago, with further talks due on Friday.
But Slovenian Prime Minister Borut Pahor said Croatia had submitted maps showing boundaries Slovenia disputed as part of its pre-joining reform process. Croatia denied the claim and called on Slovenia to reconsider its move.
Mr Pahor said Croatia was using documents in negotiations that are prejudicial to the 17-year-old territorial dispute between the two countries - a charge Croatia denies. Croatian Prime Minister Ivo Sanader said his government still hoped to complete talks by the end of 2009 as planned and expected Slovenia to reconsider. "I'm not a big optimist when I say that, but I think that it would be good if they did that," he said, according to AFP news agency.
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