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I am very sorry that discussion of the problems regarding the expansion of Euro zone was given very little attention. Now those problems will have to be solved during the actual process of expansion, and the Commission is not ready for this. But we do not think we should blame one another. From our experience of reforms, we know that satisfactory results can also be achieved in such a way; we simply have to react quickly to the changing situation. Therefore, I would like European institutions to react quickly to the changing situation.
It is obvious, that preparation for the introduction of the Euro involves substantial expenditure; therefore, the assessment of candidate countries must be carried out not half a year before introducing the Euro, but much earlier, perhaps in a few stages.
I also agree with the opinion that we must review the calculation methodology of the Maastricht inflation criteria. After all, we reviewed the Stability and Growth Pact methodology without any difficulties. I trust that this was not because a large country requested it. The voice of small countries must also be heard.
As for my third point, all the Commission's assessments must be submitted to Parliament because decisions in the European Union must not be taken without democratic control. The European Union is based on democratic rules."@en1
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