¶ … European Union
When the European Union grew in size to encompass twenty-five member countries in the month of May 2004, it was a historic and significant moment in history. It not only symbolized the unification of Europe after more than fifty years of fighting and divisions, but it also succeeded in the establishment of a new political order in the history of the world, that is based on a total set of common values and an intense desire on the part of the leaders to create a sense of security and peace among the people of the world. Also known as the 'Fifth Enlargement', the event is acknowledged as one of the largest events in the European Union, and continues after May 1, 2004 to include Bulgarian as well as Roman accessions, that will supposedly take place in the year 2007. The European Council will address the question of whether Turkey will be ready to start negotiations to accession at the end of the year 2004. Croatia was accepted and acknowledged as a 'Candidate Country' on June 18, 2004 by the European Council, while it was in March 2004 that the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, also known as FYROM, had already applied for membership to the EU. (Enlargement)
The previous enlargements had occurred in...
It was after the unification of the whole of Europe after the signing of the European Union statement by mutual consent that the United States and the Western Alliance feels secure and safe in that security threats to the U.S. And the Western Alliance have been reduced. This is because of the simple fact that the internal conflicts that have been raging in Europe have been reduced, and Europe is now unified, and there is now world peace.
One of the advantages of the EU is that both the democratic system of the state and also the peace within the countries would be maintained, and there would be an increase in safety. (Joining European Union, List of Benefits (II)) It also makes sure that the democratic processes that have been started by the enlargement of the EU in Central Europe and Eastern Europe will be irreversible; on account of the simple fact that by emphasizing on political stability and security in the East and the South, the EU not only protects and safeguards its own interests but also those of the U.S.A. When a country negotiates for…
