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"I should now like to turn to another topic, namely enlargement. The Commission’s report was debated extensively at the General Affairs Council of 19 November. Remarkable progress was made in the accession negotiations. Consequently, we should be able to finalise the accession negotiations involving the countries that are ready from 2002 onwards, thus enabling these countries to take part in the 2004 elections. The Belgian Presidency is proceeding with the same robust and regular rhythm as its Swedish forerunner.
At the same time, attention was focused on the implementation of the
by the candidate countries. At the European Council of Laeken, the Heads of State and Government will be given the opportunity of sending out a few messages to the candidate countries. The timeframe that was established in Nice and clarified in Gothenburg will be fully complied with. Enlargement is irreversible, and ten new Members could be included by 2004. In 2002, the Commission will make proposals to the Council concerning agriculture, cohesion policy and the budget of the Union. The Commission will sketch a roadmap for the countries that are not involved in the first enlargement round. Additionally, it will carry out a plan to strengthen the institutions of the candidate countries and will set aside EUR 250 million for that purpose.
I should now like to say a few words about terrorism. The Presidency will be presenting a summary report at the European Council of Laeken, outlining the Union’s measures to combat terrorism. That report will also look to the future. These days, in my view, it is safe to state that the Union has responded promptly and effectively to terrorism. Its response was comprehensive, and that is the added value which European action brings: the Union has asserted itself as an effective and credible, in fact, vital partner, on which the United States and third countries can rely in the fight against terrorism. The Union has established its diplomatic and humanitarian role. The Union and the euro zone have contributed to the stabilisation of the economy in a turbulent period. Finally, despite major efforts which the fight against terrorism has required, the Belgian Presidency has not lost sight of the EU’s other priorities, including enlargement, the follow-up of Tampere and Lisbon, etc."@en1
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