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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2012-03-13"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:Conclusions of the European Council meeting (1-2 March 2012) (debate)2
dcterms:Language	"bg"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20120313.6.2-099-500"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2012-03-13-Speech-2-101-0002
lpv:speaker	lp:Kristian Vigenin2
lpv:spokenAs	unknown; Coalition for Bulgaria (2009-07-14--2013-05-28)3 member; AFET (2012-01-19--2013-05-28)3 substitute; ENVI (2012-01-19--2013-05-28)3 member; Conference of Delegation Chairs (2009-09-30--2013-05-28)3 chair; Delegation to the Euronest Parliamentary Assembly (2009-09-30--2013-05-28)3 substitute; Delegation to the EU-Russia Parliamentary Cooperation Committee (2009-09-16--2013-05-28)3 member; Delegation to the EU-Ukraine Parliamentary Cooperation Committee (2009-09-16--2013-05-28)3 member; S&D (2009-07-14--2013-05-28)3
lpv:translated text	"The decision made by the European Council to grant Serbia the status of an EU candidate country is deserved recognition for the reforms which have been carried out in that country. The Serbian authorities staunchly support its European path and are fulfilling their commitments and promises, in spite of the difficult political and economic situation. This decision confirms the attention which the EU is focusing on continuing the enlargement process, in spite of the economic problems, debt crisis and pressure on the single currency. Set in the context of the progress being made by the majority of countries in the region along the path towards EU integration, this gesture towards Serbia proves the EU’s lasting commitment to the Western Balkans, assumed in 2003. Granting candidate country status is also a timely and clear sign of support for the pro-European political forces in Serbia, especially in view of the forthcoming parliamentary elections in early May and the real danger of an upsurge from nationalist and populist parties which could again cast doubt over the country’s European perspective. The next and perhaps most important test for Serbia will be the start of membership negotiations, which will virtually make its integration into the EU irreversible. The path is clear, but there is still a great deal of work ahead in terms of fulfilling the agreements that have been reached, continuing the reforms and increasing regional cooperation. The Serbian people can count on the support of the European Parliament."@en1

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