Poland and the EU

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This paper provides a brief look at the history of Poland and then focuses on its current political and economic status. It explains that the country is set to become a full EU member by mid 2004 and examines what conditions and criteria the country needs to meet and uphold in order for this to occur.

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"Among the ten prospective members of the European Union Specified by the Nice conference, Poland bears the distinction of both having the largest population at 38.6 million, and the largest GDP at 176 billion. From 1997 through 2001, the Polish economy has grown at a steady 4.1% a year and is in many ways beginning to resemble its new western partners rather than its still-troubled eastern neighbors. (Economist, Jul. 29, 2002) Despite this, Poland differs from the traditional continental powers in several distinct ways. Perhaps most unique is the Republic's relationship with the United States."

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