All aboard the Euro-train!

Summary:

The European Union's expansion is roaring ahead, with destination unknown.

OPERATION EU enlargement is going well. The European Union's advance into central Europe is meeting little opposition; the natives are greeting the invading army of Eurocrats with flowers and celebration. Ten countries are holding referendums this year on joining the Union. Two tiddlers, Slovenia and Malta, have already voted in favour by unexpectedly big margins. On April 12th Hungary is likely to plump eagerly for membership.