After expanding from six to 15 nations, the European Union (EU) is now about to embark on a further enlargement with 13 new countries applying for membership. This new book examines the impact of European Union enlargement, which will further develop Europe as the largest commercial entity and market in the world. You will be given an understanding of the political and legal framework, economic developments, trade issues, demographic shifts and the expanded market for consumer goods and services. There are comparative socio-economic and lifestyle data for the countries in the expanded community. This is followed by a unique statistical factfile for each candidate country and a list of sources to consult for further research and information. Contents include: Part One: The Enlarged Europe -- An Overview Part Two: Comparative statistical data on existing EU members Part Three: Profiles of candidate countries Part Four: Sources of commercial and marketing information Country coverage includes: EU Member states: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom. Also includes Candidate countries: Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Cyprus, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Turkey.