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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2004-03-11"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:Vote (continuation)2
dcterms:Language	"pt"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20040311.6.4-144"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2004-03-11-Speech-4-1452
lpv:speaker	lp:José Ribeiro E Castro2
lpv:spokenAs	member; Committee on Citizens' Freedoms and Rights, Justice and Home Affairs (2002-01-17--2004-07-19)3 member; UEN (1999-11-17--2004-07-19)3 substitute; AFCO (2002-01-17--2004-07-19)3 member; Members from the European Parliament to the Joint Parliamentary Assembly of the Agreement between the African, Caribbean and Pacific States and the European Union (ACP-EU) (2002-02-06--2004-07-19)3 unknown; Partido Popular (1999-11-17--2004-07-19)3
lpv:translated text	". I recall that it was on 22 June 1995 that Romania submitted its request to join the EU. Once its situation had been analysed, in line with the criteria laid down in Copenhagen, Romania was demoted to the second group. Romania’s situation deserves special attention, and its route to accession appears to be a long one, with some difficult obstacles still to overcome. The country has a large number of problems to solve, which it must do if negotiations are to be successful. I acknowledge, however, that important steps have been taken in order to achieve accession – most importantly the Constitution was amended last autumn. I shall therefore vote in favour. I am, however, especially concerned about certain areas that require urgent solutions to be found. The rule of law does not yet exist. Levels of corruption are alarmingly high. The judiciary does not operate independently. Media freedom is not safeguarded. These are just a few of the problems that must quickly be resolved. I endorse the report, but I call on Romania to strive harder towards joining the EU in 2007, otherwise its accession will certainly be delayed."@en1

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