We Estonians will do what is necessary to join the European Union.
Serbia stands firmly on the EU path.
If Turkey wants to join Europe, it will have to become a European country, and that might take a long time.
We're working on accession to the WTO very actively. We still have several countries with which we need to conclude agreements and possibly that will happen next year.
Turkey's path toward Europe started back in 1959, almost 50 years ago. But we have been pushed to the side ever since. Despite all the hurdles we will not deviate from our course towards Europe –- even by one step.
After saying yes to Turkey, the EU is having difficulty finding clear and consistent grounds for saying no to other, still more remote candidates - but being in the general vicinity of Europe does seem to be a continuing requirement.
Romania and Bulgaria were particularly irresponsible. If they wanted to diminish their chances of joining Europe they could not have found a better way.
A new state, if it wants to join the European Union, has to apply to become a member of the European Union like any state.
We would like Serbia to become a member of the European Union as quickly as possible.
