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"I voted in favour. It is important that the European Parliament has expressed its firm position supporting the continuity of EU enlargement policy. Enlargement policy is one of the EU’s main and most effective soft power tools. The ambition of membership encourages internal reforms and contributes to the political, economic and even social transformation of those seeking EU membership. Enlargement undoubtedly opens up new opportunities for the whole of the EU and its citizens. Of course, it is not an easy process and we often face some disappointment. However, the text of the EP resolution quite rightly begins with a reference to Article 49 of the of the Treaty on European Union. It is my belief that the door of the enlargement process must not be closed to any European country which expresses a desire for European integration and shows concrete progress. EU enlargement also has another dimension. It is a process which promotes peace and stability through deepening integration and democratisation and the EU was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for the implementation of these ideas."@en1
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