Seven Rippling Effects: When the Berlin Wall Crumbled, the World Transformed

The Expansion of the European Union

Organization that fights for EU federation and West Balkans accession to EU. Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons @Wikijahnn

The collapse of the Berlin Wall set the stage for the expansion of the European Union. With the end of the Cold War, many Eastern European countries, including the reunified Germany, sought to join the EU. This expansion brought about significant economic, political, and social changes in Europe. It also presented new challenges, as the EU had to adapt to a larger and more diverse membership. Despite these challenges, the expansion of the EU has been a crucial factor in promoting stability and prosperity in Europe.

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