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Online Forum: Enlargement – What’s in it for Trade ?

On 1st May 2004 the European Union welcomed 10 new
countries. This historic integration marked the
reunification of Western and Eastern Europe and an extension
of the EU towards Southern Europe. But, beyond these
symbolic achievements, what benefits will enlargement bring
as far as trade is concerned?
What does this imply for all citizens from the 15 'old'
Member States, citizens from the 10 'new’ Member States, but
also for people from third countries? Are firms going to
delocalise in the new Member States? Will the current EU
trade with third countries be diverted in favour of the new
members? What will be the new EU policy towards its 'new'
neighbouring countries? Will the EU change its positions in
the international trade negotiations?
Give your opinion, ask questions to Commissioners Pascal
Lamy and Danuta Hübner and confront other people's point of
view on our online forum, open till 28 May 2004.
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