Bundestag ratifies Romania’s accession treaty

The German Bundestag, ratified on Thursday Romania’s and Bulgaria’s accession treaty, with 551 votes for, 12 against and 10 abstentions. The vote thus concludes the first parliamentarian stage in the treaty ratifying process. The second stage - the treaty ratifying by the superior Parliamentarian chamber, the Bundesrat - is expected in November.

The vote was attended to by the Romanian Integration Minister, Anca Boagiu, who emphasized on the fact that Chancellor Angela Merkel’s presence gave weight to the event.

After Belgium’s 23rd vote, the Accession Treaty has yet to be approved by Denmark.

HotNews.ro, Oct 27, 2006