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19/04/2004
Blair welcomes EU expansion
The legacy of the Second World War and the Cold War will be erased when the EU expands to 25 countries on 1 May, the Prime Minister said today.
Speaking 12 days before the accession to the EU of 10 new member states, Mr Blair said the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development played a "vital role" in the process.
"The extent and speed of change has been impressive," he said. "The completion of the Europe's biggest ever enlargement, with the prospect of more countries joining in the years ahead, is the clearest sign that the reform journey has been worthwhile."
The Prime Minister said that enlargement would help prevent conflict in Europe ever reoccurring.
"It will entrench and help spread democracy, the rule of law and human rights," added Mr Blair.
"It will widen our co-operation to face new threats - from environmental degradation to terrorism - together."
(gmcg)
Speaking 12 days before the accession to the EU of 10 new member states, Mr Blair said the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development played a "vital role" in the process.
"The extent and speed of change has been impressive," he said. "The completion of the Europe's biggest ever enlargement, with the prospect of more countries joining in the years ahead, is the clearest sign that the reform journey has been worthwhile."
The Prime Minister said that enlargement would help prevent conflict in Europe ever reoccurring.
"It will entrench and help spread democracy, the rule of law and human rights," added Mr Blair.
"It will widen our co-operation to face new threats - from environmental degradation to terrorism - together."
(gmcg)
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