I also wanted to send a signal that would be properly understood in the applicant countries, to convey the message that we are in favour of accession but that we, like they, must first be in a position to create the necessary conditions for their membership.
For mig var det vigtigt at udsende et signal, som bliver forstået rigtigt i ansøgerlandene, nemlig at vi ønsker tiltrædelsen, men at vi skal være i stand til at skabe de nødvendige betingelser herfor også hos os selv.