Since the beginning of my first Commission almost coincided with the biggest enlargement ever of the European Union in 2004, I was particularly aware of the need to avoid its fragmentation along geographical, ideological or other lines.
Kuna minu esimese ametiaja algus komisjonis 2004. aastal kattus Euroopa Liidu suurima laienemisega, olin eriti teadlik vajadusest vältida killustumist ideoloogilise, geograafilise või mistahes muu eraldusjoone alusel.