The head of the EU Delegation to Serbia, Sem Fabrizi, says candidate countries for EU accession should focus on reforms, which should not be merely cosmetic.
"Focus on reforms, rather than on whether EU wants you"
The head of the EU Delegation to Serbia, Sem Fabrizi, says candidate countries for EU accession should focus on reforms, which should not be merely cosmetic.
Source: Tanjug
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"The EU has not quite changed the 'cards' on the table, and I would not agree with such criticism that is heard during each round of enlargement," Fabrizi told an international conference in Belgrade dedicated to the topic.
He added that the "credibility of the process" remained the same, stating that enlargement can occur if the conditions are met, otherwise, if a country does not meet the conditions then it cannot become "part of the European family."
"I often hear that candidate countries are worried that the European Union does not want them, but the emphasis should be on reforms," the EU representative said.
Fabrizi pointed out to the importance of reconciliation and good neighborly relations, and said that the only way to change the picture of Europe is to "change the way we communicate, which is why the Western Balkans is now the process of reconciliation and the establishment of good neighborly cooperation."
He reiterated that countries in the enlargement process must focus on reforms that, as he said, must produce results like the development of the economy, while respecting social development and social rights.
"If all the elements from the freedom of the media to security are there, then a country is ready for (EU's) enlargement," Fabrizi.
Mr Fabrizi stop selling us the product we do not like. Infact all EU countries dislike them too.K albos can always go to Italy really nice place.
Reconciliation? Not on my watch.
(Lilly, 8 May 2019 21:11)
@taranulluzi
You translate everything to suit you siptari. EU entry or not reform for yourself to better living standards. Nothing to do recognizing a bunch of criminals wall to wall.
No recognition ever.
Down with illegal kosovo*.
102only recognized you!
53%.
Comming down still...
(Ljiljana, 8 May 2019 08:15)
Make note of these words. Reconciliation, good neighbour relationship, looking out to the future. They all convey one meaning: recognise Kosovo as a state.
(Tarabulluzi, 7 May 2019 21:48)
There is much to be said about reforming because it is necessary rather than simply just being a requirement for EU accession. However, the pace of reform and its acceptability to the public, especially if it takes (more) money from their pockets is critical. EU officials wagging their fingers won't work. Balkan natives don't take kindly to being told what to do and many could start an argument in an empty phone box. I'm fairly querulous myself and need to reach a conclusion about an issue in my own time and in my own way not with someone standing over my shoulder.
(ned taylor, 7 May 2019 17:43)
Absolutely agree! Focus on Serbia, rather then weather EU wants you. Many opportunities in the past were lost because of the focus on EU.
Here is an example - today politicians are lamenting over population decline especially in rural areas. But, when there was a chance for a huge increase in exports of domestic (Serbian) products, they passed it.
Absolutely agree! Focus on Serbia, rather then weather EU wants you. Many opportunities in the past were lost because of the focus on EU.
Here is an example - today politicians are lamenting over population decline especially in rural areas. But, when there was a chance for a huge increase in exports of domestic (Serbian) products, they passed it.
@taranulluzi
You translate everything to suit you siptari. EU entry or not reform for yourself to better living standards. Nothing to do recognizing a bunch of criminals wall to wall.
No recognition ever.
Down with illegal kosovo*.
102only recognized you!
53%.
Comming down still...
(Ljiljana, 8 May 2019 08:15)
There is much to be said about reforming because it is necessary rather than simply just being a requirement for EU accession. However, the pace of reform and its acceptability to the public, especially if it takes (more) money from their pockets is critical. EU officials wagging their fingers won't work. Balkan natives don't take kindly to being told what to do and many could start an argument in an empty phone box. I'm fairly querulous myself and need to reach a conclusion about an issue in my own time and in my own way not with someone standing over my shoulder.
(ned taylor, 7 May 2019 17:43)
Make note of these words. Reconciliation, good neighbour relationship, looking out to the future. They all convey one meaning: recognise Kosovo as a state.
(Tarabulluzi, 7 May 2019 21:48)
Mr Fabrizi stop selling us the product we do not like. Infact all EU countries dislike them too.K albos can always go to Italy really nice place.
Reconciliation? Not on my watch.
(Lilly, 8 May 2019 21:11)
Make note of these words. Reconciliation, good neighbour relationship, looking out to the future. They all convey one meaning: recognise Kosovo as a state.
(Tarabulluzi, 7 May 2019 21:48)
There is much to be said about reforming because it is necessary rather than simply just being a requirement for EU accession. However, the pace of reform and its acceptability to the public, especially if it takes (more) money from their pockets is critical. EU officials wagging their fingers won't work. Balkan natives don't take kindly to being told what to do and many could start an argument in an empty phone box. I'm fairly querulous myself and need to reach a conclusion about an issue in my own time and in my own way not with someone standing over my shoulder.
(ned taylor, 7 May 2019 17:43)
@taranulluzi
You translate everything to suit you siptari. EU entry or not reform for yourself to better living standards. Nothing to do recognizing a bunch of criminals wall to wall.
No recognition ever.
Down with illegal kosovo*.
102only recognized you!
53%.
Comming down still...
(Ljiljana, 8 May 2019 08:15)
Mr Fabrizi stop selling us the product we do not like. Infact all EU countries dislike them too.K albos can always go to Italy really nice place.
Reconciliation? Not on my watch.
(Lilly, 8 May 2019 21:11)
Absolutely agree! Focus on Serbia, rather then weather EU wants you. Many opportunities in the past were lost because of the focus on EU.
Here is an example - today politicians are lamenting over population decline especially in rural areas. But, when there was a chance for a huge increase in exports of domestic (Serbian) products, they passed it.