Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2000-10-04-Speech-3-110"

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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2000-10-04"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:Vote (continuation)2
dcterms:Language	"fi"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20001004.7.3-110"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2000-10-04-Speech-3-1092
lpv:speaker	lp:Piia-Noora Kauppi2
lpv:spokenAs	substitute; EMPL (1999-07-21--2002-01-14)3 unknown; Kansallinen Kokoomus (1999-07-20--2004-07-19)3 member; Delegation for relations with the United States (1999-10-06--2002-01-14)3 member; ECON (1999-07-21--2002-01-14)3 member; EPP-ED (1999-07-20--2004-07-19)3
lpv:translated text	"Opening up the European Union to new members will increase stability and wellbeing on the continent we share. It is therefore very positive that accession negotiations with all applicant countries have made progress. The applicant countries must be able to join the European Union according to the headway they have made. In the talks, therefore, the principle of differentiation must be applied. Bunching the applicant countries geographically and staggering their accession dates according to regional criteria are unacceptable. Enlargement will also benefit the present members of the European Union. Its political and macro-economic benefits will be greater than the additional costs the Member States will incur. The EU already benefits from the growing surplus in trade with the applicant countries. It is to be hoped that the governments of the applicant countries will continue strengthening their administrative capacity so that the EU’s can be implemented in these countries prior to accession. Estonia’s rapid progress in preparing for membership is especially positive for Finland. Our neighbouring country has struggled with determination over the last decade to meet the criteria of membership. With respect to the question of Estonia’s minorities, the important language law, which was passed in June 2000, is in accordance with all international norms. Furthermore, the economic transition process has been a positive one. A speedy solution to the questions that remain is to be hoped for from the point of view of all parties. The government of Estonia should pay added attention to the fight against corruption and drug trafficking."@en1
lpv:unclassifiedMetadata	"acquis communautaire"1

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