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| Author: | Brucker, H. Weise, C. |
| Title: | The EU on the Eve of Eastern Enlargement |
| Journal: | Economic Bulletin
2002 : DEC, VOL. 39:12, p. 413-418 |
| Index terms: | EUROPEAN UNION ECONOMICS ANALYTICAL REVIEW EUROPEAN INTEGRATION |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | The European Union (EU) intends to conclude the negotiations on entry with the eight central and eastern European countries. The EU is ill prepared for the entry of less prosperous countries with predominantly agricultural economies, because fundamental reform of the EU policies that affect the budget is still largely overdue. In addition, the entry of a large number of new members will require fundamental reform of the decision- making rules in the EU. The responsibility for this lies with the European Convention, which is entrusted with proposals for redrafting the basic treaties. This article analyses the decisions taken at the Brussels summit and puts forward concrete proposals for changes to the treaties, which are essential if the enlarged Union is to function. |
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