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Recession and political divisions hamper further enlargement of the EU

Recession and political divisions hamper further enlargement of the EU

The process of enlargement of the European Union (EU) is in crisis because of the seriousness of the economic recession and the deep differences on the European integration process. Germany’s Angela Merkel was the first to call a pause in consolidation following the rapid addition of 12 countries. This policy shift has jolted the expectations of [...]