Non seulement ces réformes doivent assurer que les deux pays soient aptes à satisfaire aux conditions d’adhésion, mais elles doivent aussi et surtout garantir que, après l’adhésion, les deux pays soient aptes à s’acquitter des obligations que leur confère le statut d’État membre.
Not only must these reforms ensure that both countries are able to meet the conditions for membership, but they must also, above all, guarantee that after accession both countries are able to honour their commitments effectively as Member States.