Some EU candidate countries may decide not to join - report

Some of the 10 countries whose applications for EU membership are scheduled for formal approval at the EU summit starting here today may finally decide against joining, the Wall Street Journal Europe reported, citing opinion polls and politicians.

The report said polls show that on average a thin 52% majority support EU membership in the 10 countries, with support at 45% in the Czech Republic, and barely over 30% in Estonia.