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EU Enlargement - A Historic Opportunity An unprecedented enlargement Enlargement is one of the most important opportunities for the European Union as it prepares for the 21st century. It is a unique, historic task to further the integration of the continent by peaceful means, extending a zone of stability and prosperity to new members. In March 1998 the EU formally launched the process that will make enlargement possible. It embraces the following thirteen applicant countries: Bulgaria, …

…from an enlarged Union. A single set of trade rules, a single tariff, and a single set of administrative procedures will apply not only just across the existing Member States but across the Single Market of the enlarged Union. This will simplify dealings for third-country operators within Europe and improve conditions for investment and trade. Other introductory chapters From cooperation to accession Accession criteria Agenda 2000 and the EC's Opinions [Enlargement Home][European Commission's Directorate Generals]