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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2011-04-06"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:2010 progress report on Iceland2
dcterms:Language	"ro"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20110406.35.3-598-000"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2011-04-06-Speech-3-599-0002
lpv:speaker	lp:Cristian Dan Preda2
lpv:spokenAs	unknown; Partidul Democrat-Liberal (2009-07-14--2013-12-08)3 substitute; Delegation to the Cariforum — EU Parliamentary Committee (2010-06-16--2014-06-30)3 substitute; Delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Union for the Mediterranean (2010-01-20--2014-06-30)3 member; Delegation for relations with the Maghreb countries and the Arab Maghreb Union (2009-09-16--2014-06-30)3 substitute; PETI (2011-02-15--2012-01-18)3 substitute; DROI (2009-07-16--2012-01-18)3 member; AFET (2009-07-16--2012-01-18)3 substitute; DEVE (2009-07-16--2012-01-18)3 member; EPP (2009-07-14--2014-06-30)3 substitute; Delegation to the Euronest Parliamentary Assembly (2009-09-16--2014-06-30)3
lpv:translated text	"Mr President, I would like to begin by welcoming the presence of the Commission and Council in the Chamber, as well as the fruitful cooperation we have had so far with these two institutions, including in drafting this resolution. Just like nine months ago, when we announced Iceland’s application to join the European Union, we have decided to touch on four main points in this report. 1. Political criteria. Iceland excels in this respect, with a strong tradition of democracy. In addition to this, I believe that we must welcome the progress made during recent months on strengthening the independence of the judiciary, removing the predominant position of the Minister for Justice on appointing magistrates and on increasing the latter’s independence. At the same time, these measures must be implemented rigorously. 2. Economic criteria. As a member of the European Economic Area, Iceland already fulfils a large proportion of a Member State’s obligations. I welcome the agreement on the Icesave legislation. I hope that, as indicated by the surveys, the Icelandic population will decide to support it in the referendum to be held in three days’ time, thereby ensuring that this bilateral dispute disappears from the negotiation process for accession to the EU. 3. Regional cooperation is also an important factor. Iceland’s accession to the EU offers the Union a unique opportunity to strengthen its presence in the Arctic region in general, and on the Arctic Council in particular. Last but not least, public opinion is vital to ensuring that the accession process culminates in success. With this in mind, I believe that encouragement must be given to the initiative from the authorities in Reykjavik to launch a public debate and consult with all the stakeholders in this project. This is all the more important as opinion polls indicate Icelanders’ support for continuing the accession negotiations."@en1
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