Thousands celebrate EU enlargement across Prague and borders
Thousands filled streets in Prague and across the former bloc to mark the EU expansion from 15 to 25 nations. Festivities, flags, and speeches celebrated Europe’s new era while fears over identity, prices, and immigration linger. EU leaders hailed the move as ending decades of division, amid border closures and skepticism from some regions.
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Europe’s outsiders face uncertain path to EU membership
Leaders in Warsaw and Brussels weighed the fate of nations outside the union as Croatia Romania and other ex Communist states seek entry while Ukraine Belarus Moldova and Turkey confront tough reform criteria and possible delays. EU officials warned accession for eastern neighbors is not on the current agenda despite candidacies and regional pressure.
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