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"en.20120314.22.3-377-000"2
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"I voted in favour of the enlargement report on the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. I welcome the decision of the Court of Justice of 5 December 2011, which could give a new impetus to solving the name dispute. In the case of each accession, the EU should be clear on its open-minded approach and use of pro-European language. It is high time now to look to the future and leave the past aside. The dispute between neighbours on the name issue has alarmingly delayed the start of the accession negotiations and harmed the image and credibility of the EU in the eyes of that country’s citizens. I am aware that the present name of FYROM is insulting to the citizens of that country. In the absence of another agreed term, the transition formula ‘Future EU Member State of Macedonia’ could be used. I welcome the withdrawal of the controversial law allowing the persecution of journalists on political grounds. This is an indication that FYROM is showing good will in working together with the EU. FYROM is progressing significantly with its reforms and I am sure that this course will continue. I call on the Council to take the positive recommendation from the EC seriously and set aside bilateral disputes that hinder progress."@en1
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