Brussels, 25/04/2008 (Agence Europe) - On Tuesday 19 April, in addition to the 12-month renewal and adjustment of the sanctions regime against the Burma/Myanmar government, EU foreign ministers are to adopt conclusions on how the situation in that country is developing. “The European Union continues to be deeply concerned by the situation in Burma/Myanmar and again urges the authorities to take rapid steps for transition to a legitimate, civilian government and for national reconciliation”, the draft text to be adopted by the External Relations Council states. “Only a process that involves the full participation of all stakeholders in the country, including Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and ethnic groups, will lead to national reconciliation and stability”, the conclusions read, adding that “the draft constitution, referendum and elections, as currently conceived, will not address the many problems facing Burma/Myanmar”. The draft constitution, adoption of which must open the road to multiparty elections in 2010, would foresee restrictions on the eligibility for high political office, allow the military to suspend the constitution at will as well as fail to accommodate the country's ethnic diversity. The EU27 will also call on the authorities to ensure a free and open debate before the constitutional referendum on 10 May and to ensue a transparent political process to give the people of Burma/Myanmar clarity about the future political process and the 2010 elections. (A.B.)