A 'no' would leave us in a very difficult situation.

215

The time has come to be a full member. Beside the Holy See we are the only country which is not. We have to take part in decisions and be able to bring in our own topics.

204

We didn't want to be involved in the bargaining process.

184

We are entering the end game. The work to be done this year is huge.

174

We are still convinced that it is necessary to deepen and increase our relations in the economic field.

148

Because he can no longer effectively fulfil his mission in Berlin.

141