Ukraine+mgffa

The country of Ukraine is located in eastern Europe. Ukraine has yet to become a member of the European Union, though the idea is most likely to happen in the future. Some of the reasons Ukraine isn't a member of the EU is because some of the EU ministers recently visited Ukraine and didn't pass it as a market economy, which is a requirement to be a member of the EU. Also, Ukraine is unwilling to change some of its policies to qualify for a membership. The benefits of the EU for Ukraine are that the EU provide lots of trade for Ukraine, and the country gains lots of money. In the future, the EU is also going to lower trade barriers, increase loan packages, and the prospect of a market economy status are rumored to go on between the EU and Ukraine. Co-operation on immigration as well as foreign and security policy issues are a possible project for the EU and Ukraine in the mere future.Some of the pros and cons of Ukraine joining the EU are that the country of Ukraine could get subsidies when they need them from the Eu, but then again, some of Ukrain's traditions would be lost if they joined.

Here are some bullets of the reasons why Ukraine isn't a member of the European Union
 * According to the EU ministers, Ukraine isn’t a market economy, which is one of the conditions the be a member of the EU
 * Some of the Ukrainian policies don’t match the criteria of the EU
 * Current conflicts dealing with gas have slightly slowed down the idea of Ukraine joining the E
 * Ukraine is unwilling to meet some of the criteria of the EU
 * Ukraine could loss valuable trade businesses with other countries if Ukraine joins the EU
 * Ukraine has a bad bilateral relationship with the EU
 * The EU failed to place sufficient emphasis on the subregional developments of Ukraine
 * Agreements and other deals could be broken if not settled before Ukraine joins the EU





Here are my sources! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ukraine_and_the_European_Union http://www.delukr.ec.europa.eu/page36480.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Future_enlargement_of_the_European_Union#Ukraine http://www.euractiv.com/en/enlargement/prospect-ukraine-eu-membership-realistic/article-134615 http://www.rferl.org/Content/Alarmed_EU_Threatens_Gas_Summit_With_Russia_Ukraine/1367006.html

Here are my picture resources!!

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Here is some general information on the European Union.

Why was the European Union created?
== ·  To help sustain peace and stability ==
 * To ensure security and safety
 * To promote progressive values
 * For economic and social solidarity
 * For identity and diversity in a globalised world
 * To bring Europe together
 * To eliminate barriers to the movement of people, goods, money, and services between the member countries
 * To help prevent hostilities, wars, conflicts, etc. from forming in Europe

A thorough history of the EU.

 * In 1951, the European Union was formed, with Beligum, France, Germany, Italy, Luxenbourg, and the Netherlands as the founding members.
 * From the 1945-59, a more peaceful and cooperative Europe emerged after all the wars and other conflicts ended
 * From 1960-69, Europe had an economic growth period and youth cultures such as The Beatles attracted many teenagers that widened the generation gap, which helped the European Union
 * From 1970-79, the first enlargement occurred when Ireland, the United Kingdom, and Denmark joined the European Union, lengthening its numbers to nine members
 * From 1980-89, Spain, Greece, and Portugal join the European Union, and the Berlin Wall in Germany is brought down
 * Around 1984, the European Union chose their flag, which is a blue background with 12 gold stars in a circle around the center of the flag
 * From 1990-99, many communist countries government collapse, and Austria, Finland, And Sweden join the European Union
 * From 2000 to today, no fewer than 10 new countries join the European Union, and the Euro is a new concept for some countries

What is the purpose of the EU?

 * For solidarity policies
 * For innovation policies
 * For paying for Europe’s expenses
 * To help ensure an area of security, freedom, and justice
 * To help maintain the peace in Europe
 * To help people move freely from one country to another
 * To supply more jobs and to exchange information
 * To help care for Europe’s environment

How does the EU benefit Europeans?

 * It brings together Europe
 * Helps prevent wars and conflicts form breaking out
 * Has raised human and animal rights
 * Has helped fund and finance necessary repairs or upgrades for some countries
 * Is able to give subsidies to less fortunate countries that are members
 * There are free transfers of goods in the European Union, and people can travel to and fro easily when they are members
 * The European Union created the euro, which helped stop currency exchange problems
 * Has brought around the successful promotion of democracy around Europe

Here are my sources for the EU information!!
 * http://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_Union, **
 * http://europa.eu/abc/12lessons/lesson_1/index_en.htm **
 * http://europa.eu/abc/history/index_en.htm **
 * http://europa.eu/abc/12lessons/lesson_5/index_en.htm **
 * http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080905094435AAlTwn3 **
 * http://www.vexen.co.uk/countries/eu.html#Benefits **