Enlargement is a long process that involved a lot of countries. Italy is one of the members -states and it is in an important position. The process started in 1951 and it was become one of the most important of topic in the EU debate. In 2004 a lot of states from the ex- Urss joined the EU and the event represents a momentous of Enlargement. At school we analysed some extract from an important magazine that discussed how the process is fundamental to improve European economic situation and hoe Turkey and other countries are asking to join the EU.
We have to considered that Europe has to face America and China, these countries represent an obstacle for the European economy. But to reach the Union of all the European countries, it is necessary to discuss, and to teach to citizens how Europe may be a solution to some problems like poverty, respect of human rights… From the interpretation of the data collected by the different groups in my class I understood that a lot of people do not know anything about enlargement and the EU. It is a bad result because without knowledge it is impossible to create a Union. I think that today there are still problems connected to different cultures and ways of thinking and it is necessary to remove differences.
Turkey represent the most difficult point in the EU process of Enlargement because the differences between Europe and Turkey are due to religion. As a matter of fact Europe laws are based on secular power and religion is considered a free choice of every citizen. Enlargement has to face Eastern countries because it is necessary to open to new market to fight the American and Chinese power in the economic decision.
In my opinion a good solution could be a referendum to give people the chance of expressing their ideas about these topics.