Now, our journey takes us from 🇲🇹 to 🇸🇮!
Meet Živa, our Slovenian colleague today. Hear what she cherishes most about Slovenia's 🇪🇺 membership. Her perspective sheds light on the impact of the 2004 enlargement.
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🎉 It's been 20 years in the EU for Slovenia, and what a journey it’s been!
🇸🇮🇪🇺 We've seen a lot of change, and through it all, Slovenia moved forward.
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#EUEnlargement20 RomanaTomc
“Since Cyprus’ accession to the EU 20 years ago, students like me enjoy limitless educational and research opportunities in a Europe without borders,” says Loukas Lingis, a 20-year-old Cypriot student.
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“It is great that we can see very concrete impacts of the Czech Republic's membership in the EU around us, like new libraries and better trains and buses,” says 20-year-old Johana from 🇨🇿.
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With more opportunities for research and education than ever before, Lithuanians continue to benefit from EU enlargement 20 years ago.
“Joining the EU and NATO is the greatest achievement of Lithuania', says Rasa Juknevičienė.
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🎉Lithuania celebrates 20 years of growth in the European Union.
Over the last two decades, Lithuania has become one of the fastest-growing economies in the EU.
🇱🇹🇪🇺 Check out Lithuania’s story in the video below!
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“Slovakia’s accession to the EU, 20 years ago, has allowed me to travel freely in Europe as an equal. I feel at home in all of Europe” says Simona Manová a 20-year-old Slovakian student.
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🇱🇻🇪🇺 Latvia's journey in the EU is a testament to what a nation standing united can achieve.
20 years of Latvia in the EU is 20 years of success.
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“I was born 20 years ago, when Estonia joined the EU. Since then, Estonia has become the most digitised country in the EU bringing foreign investment and opportunities to young people,” says Maria Tõniste a 20-year-old Estonian student.
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It has been twenty years since Poland joined the EU, and its success has surpassed expectations. Overcoming the communist legacy was tough, but with societal effort and EU support, Poland strides proudly as a modern nation.
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#EUEnlargement20 Andrzej Halicki MEP
The 2004 'Big Bang' enlargement fostered innovation, progress and European solidarity.
Let's continue building a brighter future together!
#EUEnlargement20 Inese Vaidere
EU enlargement is:
🔵an investment in Europe's security and prosperity
🔵the most effective instrument to transform the EU’s neighbourhood into successful democracies
#EUEnlargement20 is an example for the future!
Andreas Schwab @ASchwab.bsky.social
Slovakia's 20 years in the EU is a tale of growth and opportunity.
Joining hands with European partners, Slovaks have achieved incredible progress. Congratulations🎉🇪🇺
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#EUEnlargement20 Ivan Stefanec MEP
20 years ago, Malta faced an uphill battle to enter the EU.
However, we always believed that Malta’s place was at the centre of the European Union, says Roberta Metsola.
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'Malta's accession 20 years ago has EU positively changed our' says Donnah Agius, a 20-year-old Maltese student.
With new and modern:
🔵Infrastructure
🔵Opportunities
🔵Economic and social development
🔵Currency
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🇨🇿 20 years of EU membership have propelled the Czech Republic forward, fostering innovation, progress, and European solidarity. Let's continue building a brighter future together!
#EUEnlargement20 Luděk Niedermayer
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🇵🇱 20 years of EU membership have transformed Poland into a modern, thriving nation that embraces EU values of democracy, solidarity and prosperity.
Proud to celebrate #EUEnlargement20 !
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Andrzej Halicki MEP
“The EU is not just a moneybox. It is a community based on values. Cooperation and solidarity are the most important for me”, says Luděk Niedermayer.
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