42. Notes that 28 negotiating chapters have so far been provisionally closed, making Cyprus yet again one of the front runners in this respect; recognises, however, that progress in closing chapters has to be seen in the context of how well transposition and implementation are being carried out; notes that the alignment process has gradually accelerated, but urges Cyprus to pay full attention to adopting the considerable number of laws still outstanding; expresses concern that Community nature conservation directives have yet to be fully transposed into national legislation; urges Cyprus to bring its existing hunting legislation into ...[+++] line with the Wild Birds Directive;

22. Notes that 24 negotiating chapters have so far been provisionally closed, making Cyprus yet again one of the front runners in this respect; recognises, however, that progress in closing chapters has to be seen in the context of how well transposition and implementation are being carried out; notes that the alignment process has gradually accelerated, but urges Cyprus to pay full attention to adopting the considerable number of laws still outstanding; expresses concern that EU nature conservation Directives have yet to be fully transposed into national legislation, urges Cyprus to bring its existing hunting legislation into line wi ...[+++]th the Wild Birds Directive;

33. Notes that 27 negotiating chapters have so far been provisionally closed, making Cyprus yet again one of the front runners in this respect; recognises, however, that progress in closing chapters has to be seen in the context of how well transposition and implementation are being carried out; notes that the alignment process has gradually accelerated, but urges Cyprus to pay full attention to adopting the considerable number of laws still outstanding;

In order not to bring the frontrunners in a competitive disadvantage, a sort of environmental reciprocity clause should be adopted.

The leading Member States are better placed than the US which can be considered as a benchmark for Internet penetration.

With regard to Member States, it is no longer only the traditional frontrunners that promote very actively financial participation.