"In Slovenia there were no strong political parties that opposed" membership, he said.

He opposed agricultural subsidies and British membership of the European Economic Community.

Russia also strongly opposes membership for the two former Soviet states.

Some European politicians have opposed membership, arguing that Turkey does not fit in culturally or religiously.

Hoffman opposed infant baptism, membership in secret societies, slavery, and the bearing of arms in war.

Moreover, the party opposes Swedish membership of the Euro and advocates increased public expenditure.

Public opinion in EU countries generally opposes Turkish membership, though with varying degrees of intensity.

The Conservatives concentrated on opposing British membership of the Euro, which did little to win over floating voters.

Though maintaining the government's positive view on the euro, the report opposed membership because four out of the five tests were not passed.

He claims to be apolitical and has opposed membership of the EU.