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Thursday 28/03/2024, 12:30:57

09/06/2005 10:09:10 am
Further Enlargement in Danger? I was just interviewed by the BBC about the economic success of Eastern and Central Europe and the need for reforms in Western Europe. Several questions concerned the risks that the current debate in Europe might lead to attempts to stop companies from moving out of Western Europe and stop people from moving in. Partuclarly there was a focus on the risk that the further enlargements will be stopped. I believe that there may be a delay for Bulgaria and Romania for a year or two, but the real dicussion will be about the further enlargements. The Balkan states, Ukraine and Turkey will have a difficult time to become members in a foreseeable future. This is very unfortunate and follows the fact that the protectionist forces get stronger. It is one of the most important tasks in Europe in the years ahead to show why openness and free mobility brings better living standards for all.

Read about - and listen to - the program here - >

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