Olivier VÉDRINE
Thanks to the summit of Nice, the Union began its enlargement in 2003 towards countries that satisfied the adhesion requirements. With the negotiations concerning the adhesion of Turkey and of several Balkan countries, the EU opened the doors to many other States.
But we must question ourselves about the limits of the EU and launch a debate with our neighbors on our eastern borders. We have already established agreements for partnership, cooperation, and association leading to membership.