1.   And they say the French have hinted that membership negotiations on difficult topics like agriculture and the environment will be easier if Poland follows the federalist European line.

2.   She said the issue was never raised by Austrian officials during membership negotiations, and maintained that compliance with EU standards was not negotiable at this time.

3.   Some experts say the new enthusiasm is related to the fact that Taiwan, which China regards as a breakaway province, is itself concluding membership negotiations.

4.   Still, Vural said signs are promising that Turkey will be ready to open formal membership negotiations within four years and that ultimately it will join the EU.

5.   Poland is expected to be among the first countries invited for membership negotiations during that summit.

6.   Poland, along with the Czech Republic and Hungary has been invited to join NATO in April, and has begun EU membership negotiations.

7.   Poland, Hungary and the Czech Republic have been invited to start membership negotiations with the EU.

8.   Poland begins EU membership negotiations next week.

9.   Poland wants to speed the start of European Union membership negotiations in eight areas including foreign policy, security and education, the chief Polish negotiator said Monday.

10.   Poland expects to be among the first nations invited for membership negotiations during the NATO summit in Madrid in July.