What do current EU members have to gain and lose in expansion?
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The same thing certain states had to lose by joining the Union. Wealthier members (Western Europe: Germany, England, France) lose some of their money. The would have to share some of their surplus with less wealthy members (Eastern Europe: Ukraine, Latvia, Bulgaria).\n\nMore traditional members (Eastern Europe) would lose some of their traditional values because they would be under pressure from the more Western countries to modernize.\n\nThe biggest benefit to the EU is the larger population. The larger population means a larger work force and a larger economy. This larger economy would be more capable of competing in the global economy with large countries such as the US and China.
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No will\nNo clout\nNo backbone\nNo respect\nNobody cares what europeans say or do.\n\nHey cd, America has been "the" empire for some years now. Did you just land on this planet ???
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believe me Poland will join EU b4 turkey :D
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i think it is way more complicated then Europe and here is why. European nations have the advantage of being so close together- asia is much more spread apart. European countries are smaller- think Iran, China, India, Vietnam, Indoneisa,Japan..some of those are about or bigger then all of Europe. We are talking about so much more money,cause the economies in these countries is so much more then that of europe. Nope, dont think it will happen or that it would be a good thing if it did.
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The answer is nothing ! Zero! Thats because there is the Euro now in Europe!
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I think through time, moving to the Euro is a possibility. It may be an ego blow to red blooded Americans, but not particularly damaging to the economy.\n\nWith regard to invade, I not sure that is a practical necessity, more likely they will attempt to destroy facilities perceived to be active in nuclear work, while applying external pressure through sanctions.
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Some member states require a visa, others don't.  Check with the consulate of the country you wish to visit.  As for moving around within EU once you're there, you need to ask about that too.
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actually I think the answer is no, but negotiations are going to last 10 years or more from now, and we don't know how the situation will be in 10 years. Actually, Turkey doesn't completely match the Copenhagen criterias to join EU, they still lack some democracy aspects.\nRegarding economics cost for EU, actual EU balance will cover until 2012 (or 2013? dont remember..) next one will be 2013-2019, so Turkey would not be negotiating it, and the costs for EU will begin in 2020. Then, there's the "political" point of view; if EU is meant as a free trade area only, Turkey would have no problems to join, if it is meant like something more strict, well, there's also the cultural issue
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There should be an European Union Style community, not totally joining the two countries...
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similar to previous question...\n\n- business opportunities in EU\n- regulations, tax laws\n- tax incentives, zoning laws\n- place opportunities\n- bilateral agreements etc
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EU countries have to let u in, because that's the law so we're told as justification for the UK's immigration recently. The Commonwealth is different, you need to get enough points, IE you need to be of worth to the country you want to go to. I'm not sure about the rest, but i bet it isn't that difficult to get into an African country.
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You would get the EU Parliament.
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The EU has a very bright future, and the USA can learn from them in many ways.\n\nThey have a strong currency, and superior education, social, and health systems.
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The EU has been trying to get it's member states to adopt the EU constitution.People in many member states are afraid of unreasonable restrictions, a loss of power or autonomy,or losing national identity.
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Wow, an intelligent question on YA.\n\nIf this were to happen, a unified military for the EU would be an extremely potent force with a broad spectrum leadership.\n\nIt will be interesting to see how alliances would play out. If the EU military was unified, would England for example be allowed to ally with a non EU nation in a military campaign that the rest of the EU condemns?
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The European Union isn't one man's vision.  The simple answer to your question is: no, not anytime soon.  There is far too much variation in language and culture.  Much of the UK (which would have to be a key player) is reluctant to even share currency.  There is nothing approaching a full political union in the works.
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economic benefits (subsidies paid by existing EU member states to new entrants), free trade within the the EU and ease of travel for its citizens throughout EU and world