Ud fra den synsvinkel skal logikken bag udvidelsen ikke kun bedømmes ud fra visse økonomiske eller andre kriterier, men ud fra respekten for generelle principper, som bør styre vores opfattelser af Europas fremtid, et fredeligt Europa, et folkenes Europa, et staternes Europa, et lighedens Europa, et Europa med respekt for menneskerettighederne.
From this point of view, it is here that the logic of enlargement will be judged not only on the basis of economic or other criteria, but also on the basis of respect for more general principles which should govern our perception of the future of Europe, a Europe of peace, a Europe of the people, a Europe of states, a Europe of equality and a Europe which respects human rights.