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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.

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