We talked about the parallel track to military actions, a new long term regional stability pact for Balkan. I think, that this pact even more underlines our common destiny and ability to think even in the worst situations. This underlines in my mind also, that today, the European Union is the key player when it comes to long term political, social and economic stability as well as security in Europe. However, the development of the European Union demonstrates that once security and stability prevails, room is created for stipulating co-operation in a number of different spheres and ways. Economy, politics, resource management and environmental protection and others.
Enlargement is a natural consequence of the fall of the Berlin wall.
Enlargement is the wide response to the new challenges facing Europe, economic globalisation, environmental pollution and organised crime. As a further stimulus for regional co-operation, the enlargement will show its importance also in our part of the world. The experience of the European Union shows that regional co-operation thrives among groups of member states that have mutual concerns and share common priorities and values. Indeed regional co-operation among members and non members will greatly contribute to a greater Europe, a more secure Europe. Just as the applicant countries must adapt to membership, the European Union must also prepare itself.