European Parliament
Martin, David (PSE ).
Mr President, again I congratulate the rapporteur on his report and note with satisfaction the progress that Romania has made towards membership of the Community. However, I enter a different caveat this time: the situation of orphans and young children. The state of the homes in Romania is still unacceptable. I would again ask the Romanian Government to address this before membership.
Finally, Mr President, I thank you and your excellent staff for all the cooperation through the year, and wish you a Merry Christmas.

