Economic reasons for the expansion of ENP (European Neighborhood Policy)
Economic reasons for the expansion of ENP (European Neighborhood Policy)

Summary/Abstract: As a tool to promote democratization EU has set up the Copenhagen criteria which clearly define political, judicial and economic prerequisites for EU membership. The justification of implementation of such criteria can be found in high levels of corruption, autocracy and inefficient political systems in potential members and ENP countries. Potential candidates and ENP countries are looking up to EU and expecting financial aid which only becomes available after Copenhagen criteria have been met. It becomes clear than that it is necessary to establish a fertile political ground in ENP partner countries prior to economic cooperation with the EU members. Therefore, this paper will seek to examine if the European Neighborhood Policy (ENP) promotes economic cooperation through establishment of synergy between political and economic policies? Is it equally beneficial for EU and partner countries?

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