1) The aims of the European Union within its borders are to 

offer EU citizens freedom,

security and justice, without internal borders, while also controlling external borders. To
work towards the sustainable development of Europe, promoting equality and social
justice. To establish an economic union, with the euro as its currency.

2) As a consequence of accession, Croatian consumers will have access to more products

of better quality and at a lower cost. Families wanting to buy a house, or a new car,
should be able to borrow money at a far lower rate thanks in particular to the free
movement of capital. Member States must remove, with some exceptions, all
restrictions on movement of capital both within the EU and between Members states
and third countries. EU law also includes rules concerning facilitation of cross-border
payments and the execution of transfer orders concerning securities. As a result, the
access to capital for Croatian entrepreneurs should be much easier. The single market
will offer new opportunities for partnership and networking with similar industries and
sector within an enlarged EU. The accession of Croatia will also boost opportunities in
terms of public procurement.

3) Consumption per capita in Croatia is estimated to rise by 2.6 percent as a result of

accession to the internal market. In particular, the textile and wearing apparel sectors
expand. If Croatia successfully reforms its domestic institutions in response to EU
membership, income levels in Croatia could increase even more. Tentative estimates
suggest that gross domestic product per capita in Croatia could rise by an additional 8
percent.