European Union Enlargement

Abstract

On May 1, 2004, 10 states joined the European Union (EU), enlarging the Union to 25 members. The EU views the enlargement process as an historic opportunity to promote stability in Europe and further the integration of the continent by peaceful means. In addition to the 10 new members (Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia, and Slovenia), Bulgaria and Romania hope to accede to the EU in 2007. Turkey and Croatia are expected to begin accession negotiations in 2005 provided they fulfill certain political conditions. Macedonia also has applied for EU membership. This report will be updated as necessary. For additional information, see CRS Report RS21372, "The European Union: Questions and Answers," and CRS Report RL32071, "Turkey: Update on Selected Issues."

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 02, 2005
Accession Number
ADA464686

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People

  • Kristin Archick

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  • Library of Congress

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  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

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  • Agreements
  • Business Administration
  • Commerce
  • Congress
  • Europe
  • European Union
  • Governments
  • International Law
  • International Relations
  • Law
  • Money
  • National Governments
  • Negotiations
  • Nuclear Energy
  • Public Administration
  • United States
  • Western Europe

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