affirmation that there can be no more splits in Europe.

Our objective is simple: to give Europe back its dynamism, ... It has all the assets to be at front of the global economy. But, faced with international competition, there is urgency.

Romania and Bulgaria were particularly irresponsible. If they wanted to diminish their chances of joining Europe they could not have found a better way.

For the future, of course, we should create a European food safety agency which is transparent, efficient and above suspicion,

discrimination they suffer daily.

If we prove capable of showing a pioneering commitment, we shall create a commmunity listened to around the world.