Europe Beyond 2000: The Enlargement of the European Union Towards the EastWilliam Nicoll, Richard Schoenberg The enlargement of the European Union to the East is an issue to figure in the Union's work and politics well into the 21st century. In this work, the countries of Eastern and Central Europe explain their objectives and describe preparations they are making for membership. The pre-accession strategy of the European Commission and its formal opinions on the applications are discussed, and practioners who have been involved in the transitions to democracy and the market economy in Eastern Europe outline their experiences and expectations. |
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Preparing for the enlargement of the European Union | 3 |
The European Unions preaccession strategy for | 9 |
The challenge of enlargement the European Commissions | 29 |
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