EU expansion plans 'fair'
Series: Farmers' Weekly ; 8 February 2002, 25(1)Publication details: 2002Subject(s): Summary: Discusses the new Brussels proposals for taking in another 10 member states from central and eastern Europe. EU farm commissioner Franz Fischler sees the plans as fair but candidate countries argue they are being sold short and are angry with the terms surrounding direct payment. The proposals have to be examined by member states in the various EU councils with the aim of agreeing terms by the end of 2002. Tables.No physical items for this record
Discusses the new Brussels proposals for taking in another 10 member states from central and eastern Europe. EU farm commissioner Franz Fischler sees the plans as fair but candidate countries argue they are being sold short and are angry with the terms surrounding direct payment. The proposals have to be examined by member states in the various EU councils with the aim of agreeing terms by the end of 2002. Tables.