The European Union
The European Union
The European Union
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<strong>The</strong> <strong>European</strong> <strong>Union</strong><br />
Conditions for Enlargement<br />
• <strong>The</strong> EU is open to any <strong>European</strong> country that fulfils the<br />
democratic, political and economic criteria for membership.<br />
• <strong>The</strong> Copenhagen Criteria:<br />
Stable institutions guaranteeing democracy, the rule of law, human<br />
rights i ht andd respectt ffor andd protection t ti off minorities. i iti<br />
A functioning market economy and the capacity to cope with<br />
competitive p pressures.<br />
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Adoption and implementation of EU law.