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Greetings ladies and gentlemen of the Croatia

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Driven by contant misinformation

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that is released by the Agency for Hydrocarbons

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regarding the process of exploration and exploitation of hydrocarbons in the Adriatic sea

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is adhering to Croatian law

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and reported to the media to minimize the potential impact of exploration and exploitation of hydrocarbons on the environment and economy.

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As a representative in the European Parliament

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I decided to react and protect the public interest of all citizens of Croatia

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The duty of all citizens

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as well as the Croatian Government to respect the Constitution

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which in Article 70

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guarantees all citizens the right to a healthy life

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and requires the government to guarantee a healthy environment.

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Under the same law, everyone is required

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based on their ability work to preserve human health

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nature and the environment.

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In the matter of exploration and exploitation of hydrocarbons in the Adriatic sea

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The agency for hydrocarbons and the Croatian government

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has violated articles 55 and 56 of the environmental protection laws.

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The contract with the exploration company Spectrum

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should have happened only after the Parliament passed the law

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"Strategiju upravljanja morskim okolišem i obalnim područjem"

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The procedures defined by the law require public consultation

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environmental impact studies, consultations

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with other countries that surround the Adriatic sea

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establishing that the actions maintain the public interest

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and the main economic interests.

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and the adoption of the actions as prescribed by the law.

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"The current Law on exploration and exploitation of hydrocarbons

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does not comply with Directive 2013/30 / EU.

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The agency for hydrocarbons and the Minister of the Economy

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has just announced a law on the safety of offshore oil and gas activities

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that describes the procedure for public tenders

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and obtaining permits for offshore oil and gas activities.

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