Asked by the reporter whether he fears that the Croatians could vote against the country's EU membership in the EU at a referendum on this matter due to the debt and economic crisis, Josipovic said that Croatia's crisis was not contingent on the EU and spoke about advantages of the membership in the European bloc.

"Look at Greece. Who is rescuing it, the European Union," the Croatian president said.

"Thus, it is obvious that the EU membership means a guarantee for member-states and certain assistance, as much more can be done by concerted efforts, coordinated financial and economic policy rather than when you are a small isolated island," Josipovic said.

In reference to the reporter's remark that he had made no response for three months already to the proposals by Prime Minister Jadranka Kosor about the appointment of ambassadors, Josipovic said that he had responded to the proposal.

"I think that my answer was very clear: the procedure must be honoured," he said.

"What I expect, regardless whether it will be during the term of this or the next government, is the respect for the procedure," the president said.