Original sentence: The UK government has set five economic tests that must be passed before it will recommend that the UK join the euro; however, a referendum would still be held for the public to decide whether or not to adopt the currency
Edited sentence: The UK government has set five economic tests that must be passed before it will recommend that the UK join the euro; however, given the relatively subjective nature of these tests, it seems unlikely they would be "fulfilled" as long as public opinion remains against participation