The accession of Romania on 1 January was equally welcomed in a report which was adopted by 542 votes in favour to 41 against with 27 abstentions.The Romanian authorities were congratulated on the extensive progress made in a short time, but they were also reminded to keep up the pace of reform after accession.
B. Aherns uzskata, ka Konstitūcija Eiropai ir vajadzīga, lai gan jāmaina tās veidols un dažos aspektos arī saturs — tā, lai tiktu ņemts vērā Eiropas iedzīvotāju viedoklis.