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dcterms:Date	"2005-04-13"^^xsd:date2
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dcterms:Language	"de"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20050413.17.3-190"2
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lpv:speaker	lp:Doris Pack2
lpv:spokenAs	member; CULT (2004-07-21--2007-01-14)3 member_of_the_bureau; EPP-ED (2004-08-31--2009-07-13)3 chair; Delegation for relations with the countries of south-east Europe (2004-09-21--2007-03-13)3 substitute; AFET (2004-07-21--2007-01-14)3 member; Conference of Delegation Chairs (2004-09-22--2009-07-13)3 member; FEMM (2004-07-21--2007-01-14)3 unknown; Christlich Demokratische Union Deutschlands (2004-07-20--2009-07-13)3 substitute; Delegation to the EU-Croatia Joint Parliamentary Committee (2004-09-15--2009-07-13)3
lpv:translated text	". I believe that Bulgaria and Romania should become members of the EU. Before this takes place, though, they must meet certain criteria. As MEPs, we must ensure that the two countries comply with these criteria. Our constituents expect nothing less. The Commission’s latest progress reports confirm that both countries have a great deal of ground to cover before they meet the accession criteria, in particular with regard to the fight against corruption and the establishment of a judiciary operating under the rule of law. It is for this reason that we particularly welcome the efforts undertaken by the new Romanian Government, which is resolutely pushing ahead with reforms in order to overcome the delays caused by its predecessor. It would be premature to take a decision on the matter at this time, given that both countries are still a remarkably long way from meeting the accession criteria. In my opinion, it would have been more appropriate to delay the decision on accession until the Commission has presented its next progress report. The fact that we are still 20 months away from the envisaged date of accession would have been further justification for such a delay. Much to my regret, I therefore feel obliged to vote against accession. This is not due to any failings on the part of this House."@en1

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