Djelic askes ratification of SAA and warns that economic turmoils within the EU will affect the conditions for accession

Belgrade/Brussels May. 14. 2010 (Serbia Today) - Deputy Prime Minister Bozidar Djelic said  that the latest economic turmoil within the EU and the establishing of a European mechanism for the maintenance of financial stability of the EU member states will affect the conditions for EU accession, which will become more demanding and strict. According to him, the EU will no longer "tolerate the EU accession of countries that  are not fully prepared," which can also be an opportunity to obtain greater support for Serbia and other Western Balkan countries.  He has requested support from the European officials for the continuation of Serbia's EU integration. He also expressed hope that the ratification of the Stabilization and Association Agreement (SAA) could begin already in June, based on the positive report that he expects from the visit of Hague Prosecutor (Serge) Brammertz. After the meeting with Djelic, European Parliament President Jerzy Buzek referred to Serbia's fight against crime, particularly when it comes to the processing of war crimes, stressing that he is familiar with Djelic's position regarding this matter and that the EU expects concrete steps in that direction.