I disagree with my hon. Friend’s characterisation of the relative rigour with which the Union recognised the challenges of the 10 in 2004 and Bulgaria and Romania in the present day. There is the super-safeguard clause in relation to the possibility of deferring membership for Bulgaria, for Romania or for both, as well as several safeguard clauses that I will discuss later.
European Union (Accessions) Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Douglas Alexander
(Labour)
in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 1 November 2005.
It occurred during Debate on bills on European Union (Accessions) Bill.
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