Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2006-04-26-Speech-3-053"
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"Mr President, we do not question the timeliness of this accession as we listen to this debate today. But let me draw your attention, Commissioner, to some important factors when you prepare your report.
One is that, despite the huge steps taken, reform of the judiciary and the fight against corruption are still of major concern as regards Romania and Bulgaria. Dozens of emails and letters inform us that the mere adoption of laws is far from satisfactory in solving the problems or in changing existing practice in this area. The implementation of these laws and their reflection in everyday reality should also be taken into account by the Commission.
Although it is often questioned whether the situation of minorities is an important factor in this process, their inclusion among the Copenhagen political criteria, as well as the fact that they were monitored during the accession process of the ten previous new Member States, clearly indicates their significance. Although several problems of the Hungarian minority in Romania were identified in this process and formulated by the Community itself – also reflected in Parliament’s resolutions and previous Commission reports – they are still left unresolved.
That is the situation, despite the fact that the Hungarian party is part of the ruling coalition. This is presented as a solution in itself, which is not the case, despite the nice promises made by the government. In reality, few things have changed and, in any case, far fewer things than expected within the community. No minority law has been adopted and there are no signs that this will happen in the near future. Neither the requested necessary institution-building nor developments in mother-tongue higher education have taken place.
I ask you, Commissioner, to include a reference to the unresolved questions that reflect the real, present concerns of one of the largest minorities in Europe with special roots and tradition in this region. Neglecting these specific concerns, as well as the others regarding the judiciary and corruption, would bring the EU’s credibility into question, both within the acceding countries and within the Member States."@en1
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"Kinga Gál (PPE-DE ). –"1
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