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"Mr President, ladies and gentlemen, the entry into force of the Lisbon Treaty has also had a favourable effect on the conditions for further expansion of the EU. Nobody can now argue any longer that the Union lacks the institutional capacity for expansion and decision making, as this is now in place.
There are no reasons, therefore, for delaying or hindering the process of further expansion. This applies particularly to the Western Balkans region. There have recently been intensive and generally positive developments in the region. The reports published recently on progress in the individual countries confirm this, as does the EU expansion strategy for 2010 published by the Commission.
Together with the introduction of a visa-free regime for entry into the Schengen area, a real chance is arising for the countries of the region to make progress on their European path. It is up to them to make use of it. The EU too, however, must not dither but must proceed responsibly and rationally, fully respecting the circumstances and the European Parliament must play an active role."@en1
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