The European Commission's opinion has precisely addressed the key recommendations that Bosnia and Herzegovina needs to implement in meeting the
Copenhagen criteria," said Zvizdic during the address.
The
Copenhagen criteria were created to set the limits of a functioning democracy.
He stressed that Turkey, like any other candidate country, should apply its contractual obligations as provided for in the Negotiating Framework, including the full and effective implementation of the
Copenhagen criteria, the establishment of good neighbourly relations, the recognition of all Member States and full, effective and non-discriminatory cooperation with all Member States.
a drift away from the
Copenhagen criteria," Nas added.
"The precondition for accession talks is compliance with the so-called
Copenhagen criteria, including respect for democracy and human rights.
On the two general principles of the
Copenhagen criteria it gets a zero score.
Countries must meet the
Copenhagen criteria to be able to join the EU.
At the meeting with the Danish officials, Minister Poposki stressed that the Kingdom of Denmark supported the Republic of Macedonia in two ways: through the
Copenhagen criteria and through its vote at the Council of the EU for fair enlargement.