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1. European Union

   Linked via "Copenhagen Criteria"

   Enlargement and Membership
   The $\text{EU}$ has undergone multiple waves of enlargement since its inception. Membership requires prospective countries to meet the Copenhagen Criteria, which mandate stable institutions guaranteeing democracy, the rule of law, human rights, and a functioning market economy capable of withstanding competitive pressures within the Union.
   The political structure of the Union is often described as being characterized by a constant tension between the forces of integration and those of national sovereignty. While the goal remains…