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"en.20120328.16.3-062-000"2
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"Coming from a country that just a decade or so ago was in a similar position to Serbia today, I fully understand how our Slavonic friends from that country, which lies on the Danube, now feel. Serbia is a country that stood shoulder to shoulder with us in the construction of European civilisation, sharing the same Christian beliefs and, on more than one occasion, having to shed blood for those beliefs. Like Poles, they too remember the decisive Battle of Vienna against the Ottoman Empire. Serbs are proud of their sacrifices during the Battle of Kosovo.
Today, Serbia is a modern state that has made enormous political, economic and social progress. The 1990s, a tragic period for Balkan states, are now in the past. In the 21st century, Serbia is fast developing into a democratic and open country that has become a regional leader. I therefore fully support the report encouraging the European Council to begin negotiations, at a time which is so important for Serbia, before the elections that, let us hope, will finally demonstrate that Serbian society too is looking to Europe. I would also call on the European Union, when it takes steps to accept Serbia into the Union, to accord full respect to its traditions, its cultural heritage and the values rooted deep in the society of our Serbian brothers."@en1
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