Obstacles to EU enlargement: the classical Community method and the prospects for a wider Europe

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The possibility of enlarging EU membership to 25 countries has focused attention on the way the EU had handled the four previous enlargement processes and raised questions regarding the appropriateness of the EU's classical Community method of enlargement. The Community method focuses on the applicant's agreement to the 'acquis communautaire,' while negotiations tend to deal mainly with transition periods. The Community method should be modified to make it more effective in an enlargement process characterized by a large number of heterogeneous applicants.

Eastern Europe, International relations, Central Europe

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EU enlargement: developments in 1998

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Compliance with the 1993 Copenhagen criteria is one of the most essential component of EU's preaccession strategy. According to EU regulations, only applicants that have considerably contributed to the realization of the legislation's vision would acquire membership privileges. EU officials have also adopted a programme that seeks to evaluate the pre-accession aid provided to members. This programme, dubbed as the PHARE aid, would be substantial in providing support for infrastructure development and institution-building.

Economic aspects

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Keynote article: the European Union and the fourth enlargement

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The article focuses on the admission of Austria, Finland and Sweden to the European Union, known as the EU's fourth enlargement, along with plans for admitting countries which are members of the European Free Trade Association. Topics include the political ramifications of the EU's increased size, population, and gross domestic product statistics, and how this affects its position in international relations.

Europe, Management, Economic policy, International economic relations, European Free Trade Association

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