   Mr President, Commissioner, in principle the Commission’s proposals are a welcome development, and its enlargement strategy for the Western Balkans is exactly right. The fact that the Commission has now formally confirmed that EU membership is a medium-term prospect for the Western Balkan states is also good news.
   - Monsieur le Président, Mesdames et Messieurs, je partage le point de vue exposé par le commissaire Rehn devant cette Assemblée concernant les pays de la région du processus de stabilisation et d’association.