Chatham House Papers
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Ensuring stability and prosperity for post-Cold War Europe will depend heavily on successful eastward enlargement of the EU. But enlargement raises difficult issues for the EU and the applicant countries of Central and Eastern Europe. Is the EU capable of reforming its institutions and policies to cope with 25 or more members? Which Central and East Europeans will join, and when? How can it be ensured that enlargement will bring the economic and security benefits expected of it? This study examines in detail the political, economic and security implications of eastward enlargement for both East and West, presenting analyses of policy issues (such as the EU budget and pre-accession strategy) and of the economic integration likely before and after accession. Based on an extensive series of interviews with ministers, diplomats, policy-makers, academics and journalists throughout Europe, the book also provides an overview of expectations and attitudes towards enlargement within the EU and in the applicant countries.
Britain, Germany and EU Enlargement
by Barbara Lippert, etc., Kirsty Hughes, Heather Grabbe, and Peter Becker
Published March 2000
British and German support for eastward enlargement of the EU has been crucial in driving the process forward and giving it momentum; unless this commitment continues, and strengthens, this process could falter. Yet not only have Britain and Germany had very different views on EU integration for many years, they also have different geopolitical interests and very different levels of economic involvement, in central and eastern Europe. This study presents a fresh analysis of British and German interests in enlargement and assesses their contemporary policy approaches. Based on economic analysis, policy documentation and interviews with key policy makers, it considers the scope for Britain and Germany to work together on enlargement, as well as highlighting the areas that could drive them apart.
British and German Interests in EU Enlargement
by Barbara Lippert, Peter Becker, and Kirsty Hughes
Published 1 May 2001
British and German support for eastward enlargement of the EU has been crucial in driving the process forward and giving it momentum; unless this commitment continues, and strengthens, the process could falter. Yet not only have Britain and Germany had very different views on EU integration for many years, they also have different geopolitical interest, and very different involvement, in central and eastern Europe. This study, by leading British and German experts in the field, presents a new analysis of British and German interests in enlargement and assesses their contemporary policy approaches. Based on economic analysis policy documentation and interviews with key policymakers, it considers the scope for Britain and Germany to work together on enlargement, as well as highlighting the areas that could drive them apart.