Romania concludes EU accession talks

Calling it a "moment of joy", Romania's Foreign Minister Mircea Geoana has announced the closure of his country's EU accessiRomania appears to be right on track to become a member of the EU on 1 January 2007. Negotiations on the accession chapters were completed on 8 December 2004. Meanwhile, the Commission issued its annual report on Romania in October, stating that compliance with commitments will be closely monitored.on negotiations.