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Mr President, as rapporteur of the Committee on Industry, External Trade, Research and Energy, I should first of all like to congratulate Bulgaria on the progress made: 26 chapters have been completed, six others are still open, but much more remains to be done about the prospects for investment; this will involve establishing a transparent and unambiguous business climate, so that businesses know that their investments are safe and cannot be lost as a result of corruption.
As regards the nuclear power station at Kozloduy, I should like to say the following. If it transpires from the inspection carried out in November 2003, that all the recommendations of the Atomic Question Group have been carried out, the Commission can consider postponing the closure of Kozloduy 3 and 4 for a little while longer. If, however, this is not the case, the Commission needs to adhere to the agreed time schedule for the closure of units 3 and 4.
There is far more concern within the Committee on Industry, External Trade, Research and Energy with regard to Romania. Despite all the Romanian Government's efforts, we have to conclude that, to this day, that country has no functioning market economy. In practice, much more is yet to be done in order to eradicate corruption and implement structural reforms in a tangible and consistent manner. Romania's route to the European Union is difficult on account of the late start to privatisation, the late reform of state-owned businesses and the fact that its investment climate still leaves a great deal to be desired. Romania’s lack of appeal to foreign investors is another reason why the rule of law should, as a matter of urgency, be further developed in the area of Romania's economy. It is necessary to create a culture in which responsibility is accepted and laws applied. We therefore very much welcome the proposal in the Brok committee's report for a re-orientation exercise and, at the same time, for more attention to be given to problems relating to the rule of law. There is also a need for core sectors such as energy, mining and transport to be restructured. All in all, Romania still has a huge effort to make."@en1
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