From the original six countries, to the 27 of today; since the European Union began, its expansion has proceeded in steps. But no expansion has pushed the Union so far to its limits as the eastward one. » more
Beginning with only six countries in 1951, the European Union now numbers twenty-seven nations. Who actually joined when? A look at the development of the EU. » more
The political weight of the smaller EU countries has increased during the enlargement processes. Will this result in a splitting of interests, or will the smaller countries actually strengthen the EU's capacity to act in the future, as the author claims? » more
The EU has grown from 6 member states to 27. Its institutions, structures and processes must be adapted in order to ensure its ability to function internally and externally. The author makes some suggestions. » more
A new stage of EU Eastern Politics has begun under Germany's EU Council Presidency. Not only is the European Neighbourhood Policy to be upheld, but relationships with the Russian Federation are also
to be stabilised. » more
Snap parliamentary elections have been called in Ukraine for December 7. The governing coalition between the parties of President Viktor Yushchenko and Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko broke down one month ago. The European press asks who is responsible for the country's power struggle and who has come out in front, but doubts that fresh elections will lead Ukraine out of its permanent political crisis.
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