剥牛煙将多大是 高级商务英语阅读 continent into two for half a century.On the first of May this year,a singular political achievement was realised.Now more than ever,the strengths of the EU model and the values on which it is founded,namely peace,freedom and solidarity,come to the fore.I am convinced that,with enlargement,we have improved the security and the prospects for growth of the entire Union." In his view,"On the crest of this success we should now complete the unification of Europe by opening the door to the Balkans.The Macedonian government has already applied for accession and is moving with studied determination towards that goal.Croatia is already moving down the same path;the other countries will follow,each at its own pace,and I know that the Commission will always lend its support." "Ever since I entered into office",said Prodi,"I have believed that only the EU can guarantee lasting stability and development in this part of our continent.Only the European model can help these people,so close to us,to overcome old and new divisions." Enlargement is far from over,he made clear."Since the historic events of 1 May 2004,the day on which the Union gained ten new countries and 75 million new citizens,we have continued our efforts towards the unification of Europe",Prodi insisted."Negotiations with Bulgaria are technically over.As regards Romania,I intend to do everything in my power to carry negotiations forward as rapidly as possible and thus comply with commitments made which,it will be recalled,are the outcome of the negotiations conducted in 2004,provided that the country is ready." And for Turkey-"By October my Commission will have adopted the report and the opinion on the initiation of accession negotiations with Turkey.Our opinion will form the basis of the Council decisions and public expectations are high.It was without hesitation that I accepted the mandate entrusted to me in December 2002 by the European Council to present a report on Turkey's compliance with the political criteria of Copenhagen and to send a report on this matter to the Council.I can confirm that we have every intention of seeing this task through and presenting the results of our labours by the beginning of October." Prodi didn't give away anything on the results-but did underline how seriously the Commission 第5页共9页高级商务英语阅读 continent into two for half a century. On the first of May this year, a singular political achievement was realised. Now more than ever, the strengths of the EU model and the values on which it is founded, namely peace, freedom and solidarity, come to the fore. I am convinced that, with enlargement, we have improved the security and the prospects for growth of the entire Union.” In his view, “On the crest of this success we should now complete the unification of Europe by opening the door to the Balkans. The Macedonian government has already applied for accession and is moving with studied determination towards that goal. Croatia is already moving down the same path; the other countries will follow, each at its own pace, and I know that the Commission will always lend its support.” “Ever since I entered into office”, said Prodi, “I have believed that only the EU can guarantee lasting stability and development in this part of our continent. Only the European model can help these people, so close to us, to overcome old and new divisions.” Enlargement is far from over, he made clear. “Since the historic events of 1 May 2004, the day on which the Union gained ten new countries and 75 million new citizens, we have continued our efforts towards the unification of Europe”, Prodi insisted. “Negotiations with Bulgaria are technically over. As regards Romania, I intend to do everything in my power to carry negotiations forward as rapidly as possible and thus comply with commitments made which, it will be recalled, are the outcome of the negotiations conducted in 2004, provided that the country is ready.” And for Turkey - “By October my Commission will have adopted the report and the opinion on the initiation of accession negotiations with Turkey. Our opinion will form the basis of the Council decisions and public expectations are high. It was without hesitation that I accepted the mandate entrusted to me in December 2002 by the European Council to present a report on Turkey’s compliance with the political criteria of Copenhagen and to send a report on this matter to the Council. I can confirm that we have every intention of seeing this task through and presenting the results of our labours by the beginning of October.” Prodi didn’t give away anything on the results – but did underline how seriously the Commission 第 5 页 共 9 页