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Integration

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Macedonia: A Nameless Kingdom

Alexander the Great, whose name is now borne by two European regions, clearly did not divide the inhabitants of the Balkan Peninsula into Yugoslavs and Greeks. Perhaps because the former – as a…

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Money to the East, People to the West

Poland has been a member of the European Union for over two years now. During this time, it has become clear that the EU is not a 'magic wand,' but a complex and intricate mechanism that requires…

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Denmark Opens Labor Market to Czechs

One of the main principles operating within the European Union is the free movement of persons and labor. Nevertheless, as Radio Prague notes, some countries of Old Europe have taken advantage of the…

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The 'Carpathian Tiger' Asks to Be Caged

Over recent years, Slovakia has been given any number of rapturous epithets: 'the Ireland of the East,' 'the European Detroit,' and even 'the Carpathian Tiger.' This small country, which decided…

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European Union has gotten rid of 'second-class Europeans'

The labor market of Old Europe will open for workers from the new EU countries. This decision was made in Brussels by the economics ministers of the EU countries. The condition is strictly stipulated…

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The 'European Union' Temptation of Montenegro

55.4% of Montenegro's residents voted on May 21 in a referendum for separation from Serbia and the proclamation of their own state. The new 'dwarf' country intends to apply for membership in the…

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The Future Belongs to a Diverse Europe

Today the European Union is experiencing the deepest crisis in its entire history, but despite this, Europeans are determined to continue integration. It remains to determine its paths.

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What do Albanian plums taste like?

Almost three years ago, foreign ministers of EU member states took the first steps towards Albania's desire to become a full member of the European Union. Negotiations were launched on concluding a…

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Poor repeaters

Bulgaria and Romania's entry into the EU may be delayed

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Bulgaria strives for the “Euroclub”

The invitation of Bulgaria and Romania to the European Union, and subsequently also Turkey, is entirely logical if viewed in the context of the new Euro-Atlantic strategy. Such a course could open…

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European Lessons of Latvia

The first of May last year, when Latvia became an official member of the EU, undoubtedly marked a serious milestone in the country's history, but at the same time did not become a "leap moment" for…

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European Union Residents: An Inside View

Most citizens of the European Union are satisfied with life, although they are also concerned about the situation in their own country. They believe that they have quite a lot of freedoms and that…

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