EU justice commissioner Franco Frattini has hinted that Bulgaria and Romania could enter the union on time in January 2007, but face continued Brussels monitoring on the implementation of justice reforms.
Mr Frattini heads the portfolio which has caused the most trouble for Sofia's and Bucharest's EU bid, with Brussels officials frequently citing shortcomings in the judiciary, organised crime and corruption.
The commission will on 16 May present a key report which could recommen...
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