Five Years of an Enlarged EU Has Brought Lasting Benefits and Left Europe Better Placed to Tackle the Current Crisis
added: 2009-02-20
The recent enlargements of the European Union were a milestone in the process of unifying Europe and have brought benefits to citizens throughout the Union. Economically, enlargement has led to increased living standards in the new Member States, while creating export and investment opportunities for the old ones. It has also helped consolidate democracy, stability and security on our continent.
