Although he called for a pause in the enlargement process while the bloc resolves the issue of a European Constitution, he also gave assurances to other aspiring members that they are not being shut out.
Deşi a cerut suspendarea procesului extinderii pe perioada în care blocul va soluţiona chestiunea Constituţiei Europene, el a dat asigurări celorlalte state aspirante că nu vor fi excluse.