Exercise III.

1. When did the following states join the EU?

Greece:

Slovakia:

Sweden:

2. So far, how many times has the EU been enlarged?

3

5

10

3. What are the conditions to become a Member State of the EU?

1.

2.

3.

4. Which states are currently in the candidate state status?

Candidate countries are:

5. Which states are currently in the acceding state status?

Acceding countries are:

6. What conditions have to be met before acceding to the EU?

7. Arrange the following definitions in time-order!

acceding country

Member States

candidate country

applicant country