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European Commission: Strategy Paper and Report 2003   
Public opinion and the enlargement processThe major role in explaining enlargement to citizens in candidate countries, as in the Member States, should be played by the national governments. The Commission supports this effort and has developed a communication strategy for that purpose. The clear message, which should be given by all actors responsible for the success of the process, is that enlargement is a win-win game, in which the re-unification of Europe will extend the area of peace, prosperity and security throughout the continent. Support for enlargement is generally strong in the candidate countries. In Member States, it is important to increase the awareness and knowledge of the countries that will soon be joining the Union and to explain the results of the enlargement process. More needs to be done to explain the benefits of an enlarged Union both in terms of increased political stability and the prospect for sustained economic growth, and the enormous progress that has been made in economic and political reform in the region since 1989. This will help to dispel perceived problems as to the preparedness of the candidates to join the Union. © European Commission; Last modified: 2003-04-09 |
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