European Parliament 5 September 2001, European Parliament resolution on Slovenia's application for membership of the European Union and the state of negotiations (COM(2000) 712 - C5-0612/2000 - 1997/2181(COS))

expresses the wish that the visa requirement for Romanian citizens should in fact be abolished from 1 October 2001, provided that the necessary conditions are complied with; invites the Romanian Govern- ment to make a clear commitment to the fight against illegal immigration and residence, including the repatriation of illegal residents; 40.