Another element for reflection. The new debate on further EU enlargement is now open. The last progress report from the European Commission (commented on in this column in bulletins No 9779 and 9780) will be discussed by the Council and debated by the European Parliament. Parliamentary Rapporteur Elmar Brok was highly critical of and expressed reservation regarding the Commission's document, mainly stating that no new accession is possible until the Lisbon Treaty comes into force. National...