1.   Britain and the Netherlands argue subsidies prevent a restructuring of farm spending in the EU nations and the candidate states.

2.   She said the EU was prepared to assist all European candidate states finally so they can meet the conditions of membership.

3.   Tadeusz Mazowiecki said that the European Union countries and candidate states face a test of solidarity with the Kosovo refugees.

4.   He nevertheless confirmed that a veto against one candidate state would effect all the others.

5.   Hungarians began voting Sunday in decisive second-round elections in the leading EU candidate state, with opposition Socialists eyeing victory over conservative Prime Minister Viktor Orban.

6.   And she said it was unfair to foster expectations among farmers in the candidate states when they would not have this system in the long run.

7.   But the candidate states are keen to join at the earliest possible date, and diplomats said they would continue to push for early accession.

8.   Czech President Vaclav Havel held talks ns in the leading EU candidate state.

9.   Turkey is the only candidate state that has yet to start accession talks with Brussels.

10.   Twelve other countries have already begun membership talks with the EU and are officially considered candidate states.