The EU

Running Head : THE EU

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Institution

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HYPERLINK \l "_Toc8 " Introduction PAGEREF _Toc8 \h 4

HYPERLINK \l "_Toc9 " About Finland PAGEREF _Toc9 \h 4

HYPERLINK \l "_Toc0 " Why Finland joined the European Union PAGEREF _Toc0 \h 5

HYPERLINK \l "_Toc1 " Finland 's Relationship with EU PAGEREF _Toc1 \h 8

HYPERLINK \l "_Toc2 " Finland 's contribution since joining the EU PAGEREF _Toc2 \h 10

HYPERLINK \l "_Toc3 " Effects of EU membership on Finland PAGEREF

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HYPERLINK \l "_Toc4 " Conclusion PAGEREF _Toc4 \h 14

HYPERLINK \l "_Toc5 " References PAGEREF _Toc5 \h 15

Abstract

The past few years have witnessed an enlargement of the European Union (EU , not just in scope but also in mandate . This explores the EU with a particular emphasis on Finland as a core European nation . It is found that the primary reason behind Finland 's decision to join the union was due to security concerns influenced largely by geopolitics and political culture . Regarding Finland 's relationship with EU , the country had a warm and cozy relationship with the bloc especially during the first 8 years of its membership . However , the relationship has lately deteriorated , with Finland taking extremist positions on vital issues such as the Constitutional Treaty

Whereas Finland is a small country , it has shaped the course of the union in a major way . More than any other nation , Finland has helped advance the agenda of small countries , and rooted for the recognition of...