If we were to apply the criteria of Articles 6 and 7 or the Copenhagen criteria to the European Union, then, most certainly, this European Union could not become a member, although the countries of Eastern Europe are required to meet them.
Hvis man gjorde bestemmelserne i artikel 6 og 7 eller kriterierne fra mødet i København gældende for vores institutioner - for Den Europæiske Union - som det kræves af landene i Østeuropa, ville Unionen ganske givet ikke kunne blive medlem.