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    Enlargement of the European Union

    The European Union has expanded a number of times throughout its history by way of the accession of new member states to the Union. To join the EU, a state needs to fulfil economic and political conditions called the Copenhagen criteria, which require a stable democratic government that respects the rule of law, and its corresponding freedoms and institutions. According to the Maastricht Treaty, each current member state and the European Parliament must agree to any enlargement. The process of enlargement is sometimes referred to as European integration. This term is also used to refer to the intensification of co-operation between EU member states as national governments allow for the gradual harmonisation of national laws. The EU's predecessor, the European Economic Community, was founded with the Inner Six member states in 1958, when the Treaty of Rome came into force. Wikipedia

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  2. european-union.europa.eu

    Learn about the EU enlargement, which is when new countries join the EU and contribute to its stability, peace and prosperity. Find out the criteria, steps, and history of enlargement, as well as the potential candidates and partners in the Western Balkans.
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      Enlargement is the process whereby states join the European Union, ... In the conclusions, the Council reaffirmed its commitment to enlargement in line with the renewed consensus on enlargement approved by the European Council in December 2006, subsequent Council and European Council conclusions, and the EU strategic agenda 2024-2029. ...

    • Enlargement

      The Council supervises the enlargement process and accession negotiations and adopts annual conclusions, which take stock of progress made in the candidate countries on their path to EU membership. This page gives an overview of press releases, policies and the latest and upcoming meetings related to the work of the Council and the European ...

  3. europarl.europa.eu

    Learn about the EU's enlargement policy, its legal basis, objectives, process and past enlargements. Find out which countries are candidates or potential candidates for EU membership and what are the current challenges and opportunities for enlargement.
  4. commission.europa.eu

    Learn how the EU enlargement policy helps countries aspiring to join the EU to meet the necessary democratic and economic standards. Find out the current candidate and potential candidate countries, the legal basis, the objectives and the stages of the enlargement process.
  5. consilium.europa.eu

    Feb 16, 2024Learn about the enlargement process, the accession criteria and the latest developments in EU enlargement policy. The Council Library provides access to various resources, such as books, articles, EU publications and websites.
  6. commission.europa.eu

    Learn how the EU enlargement in 2004 has brought more opportunities, quality of life, growth, prosperity and innovation for the EU and its citizens. See the data and examples of the positive impact of the 10 new Member States on various sectors and policies.
  7. en.wikipedia.org

    Past enlargement since the foundation of the European Union as the European Economic Community by the Inner Six states in 1958 [7] brought total membership of the EU to twenty-eight, although as a result of the withdrawal of the United Kingdom, the current number of EU member states is twenty-seven.
  8. consilium.europa.eu

    The Council supervises the enlargement process and accession negotiations and adopts annual conclusions, which take stock of progress made in the candidate countries on their path to EU membership. This page gives an overview of press releases, policies and the latest and upcoming meetings related to the work of the Council and the European ...

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