Many EU States Want Doors to Membership Shut | Europe | Deutsche Welle | 26.11.2005

Many EU States Want Doors to Membership Shut | Europe | Deutsche Welle | 26.11.2005

"Many EU States Want Doors to Membership Shut
Only a few years ago, Macedonia was at war
Gro�ansicht des Bildes mit der Bildunterschrift: Only a few years ago, Macedonia was at war

An uproar is brewing between EU member states and the European Commission over enlargement policies -- particularly over letting in Balkan states.

Some EU members are shrugging off a suggestion that membership talks should begin with Macedonia and other Balkan states. Others are downright hostile.



'Macedonia is in no way stable or ready,' one EU diplomat, who wished to remain anonymous, told the Berliner Zeitung newspaper."