Europe's integration is a model for others

"Every time the EU takes on a new member the debate about where Europe's borders actually lie is rekindled," says Egidijus Vareikis about the accession of Romania and Bulgaria. "There is one major factor that has received little attention so far: European integration is regarded with envy by other continents, because an experiment of this kind has never yet been successful although there have been several attempts. … Europe is a unique economic and political entity based on universal values rather than geography. This is why countries like Ukraine, Turkey or others could one day become members of the EU."

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