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"I am both pleased and sad that we are having this debate today. I am sad because six years have already elapsed since the Council granted the Republic of Macedonia candidate country status without any date being set for starting negotiations, in spite of the progress made.
While examining Mr Vigenin’s report, I recognise many of the demands made on my country, Romania, during the pre-accession period. However, I notice that, in spite of the prompt, specific response from the Republic of Macedonia to these demands, we have not made any kind of progress in opening negotiations. I think that the Republic of Macedonia’s journey towards EU membership is taking far too long and we do not want its citizens to lose their optimism and hope one day.
I agree with our rapporteur who is calling on the Commission, Council and High Representative to start developing a generally applicable arbitration mechanism which will resolve bilateral issues, including the dispute with Greece about this country’s name. This is an important test not only for the post-Treaty of Lisbon common foreign policy, but also for the Union’s ability to resolve disputes at its borders."@en1
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