They also flirted with the future Peter III of Russia, hoping to retain their positions after his eventual accession to the throne.

At Partition, many had anticipated Maharaja Hari Singh's eventual accession to India.

Mr. de Maiziere made it clear he believed that this would ease the eventual direct accession of East Germany to West Germany.

It is clear that continued support for a closer EU-Turkey relationship, including eventual accession, is the best way to accelerate political reform and progress in human rights.

No less than 82% of the interviewees are opposed to Croatia's eventual accession to the European Union.

Mr President, the possibility of Turkey's eventual accession to the European Union brings us face to face with a historical responsibility.

I in principle support Turkey's eventual accession provided they have taken reform seriously and faced up to their past.

Instead, we have held out the promise of eventual accession with our fingers crossed behind our backs.

I believe that Turkey's eventual accession is of vital importance if the Union wishes to increase its political, strategic and economic influence at international level.

A failure to do so would effect our attitude to their eventual accession.