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Efficient parliament pre-requisite for unimpeded EU integration
Belgrade,
27 June 2005
Head of the Serbian EU Integration Office Tanja Miscevic said today that a political consensus that is reflected in an efficient functioning of the parliament is a pre-requisite for an unimpeded EU integration process.
Speaking at an international conference entitled “Presentation of experiences of Central Europe to South East Europe: EU accession process”, Miscevic said that the parliament must establish a clearly defined system of work, especially when it comes to passing European laws, which must be adopted under “super fast” procedures.
She said that new EU members from Central and Eastern Europe can teach Serbia-Montenegro how to organise and conduct accession talks, how to best utilise the EU’s pre-accession funds, and how to prepare administrative capacities for a successful European integration.
EU Ambassador to Slovenia Erwin Fuere reiterated that the map of Europe will not be complete without Southeast European countries, noting that heads of state and prime ministers of current EU countries have recently confirmed their commitment to further enlargement of the EU because they realise that if enlargement is not on the table, pressure to reform in countries outside the EU is reduced.
Speaking about positive effects of Slovenia’s accession to the EU, Fuere mentioned increased overall trade, including trade with countries outside the EU, and lower inflation resulting from lower food prices and cancelled customs duties.
The two-day conference in Belgrade, organised by the Slovenian school of management from Bled and the Serbian EU Integration Office, is being held under the auspices of the Southeast Europe Stability Pact and the Norwegian government.
Senior officials from Central European countries who were directly involved in the EU accession process will present experiences in the areas of EU association, especially relating to financial programmes of the EU and instruments to enhance administrative capacities.
She said that new EU members from Central and Eastern Europe can teach Serbia-Montenegro how to organise and conduct accession talks, how to best utilise the EU’s pre-accession funds, and how to prepare administrative capacities for a successful European integration.
EU Ambassador to Slovenia Erwin Fuere reiterated that the map of Europe will not be complete without Southeast European countries, noting that heads of state and prime ministers of current EU countries have recently confirmed their commitment to further enlargement of the EU because they realise that if enlargement is not on the table, pressure to reform in countries outside the EU is reduced.
Speaking about positive effects of Slovenia’s accession to the EU, Fuere mentioned increased overall trade, including trade with countries outside the EU, and lower inflation resulting from lower food prices and cancelled customs duties.
The two-day conference in Belgrade, organised by the Slovenian school of management from Bled and the Serbian EU Integration Office, is being held under the auspices of the Southeast Europe Stability Pact and the Norwegian government.
Senior officials from Central European countries who were directly involved in the EU accession process will present experiences in the areas of EU association, especially relating to financial programmes of the EU and instruments to enhance administrative capacities.
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