In the new global situation, our strategy is more justified than ever,

Democratic structures and the rule of law have on the whole been strengthened. Protection of human rights has continued to improve.

This measure will reduce the amount of toxic mercury entering the waste stream. This is good for our citizen's health and the environment.

Nobody questioned the idea of enlargement,

Bulgaria, Romania and Turkey still fail to satisfy either of these... criteria,

the beginning of a change to democracy and the rule of law in Turkey.