The EU: a behemoth with an image problem

Despite Ukraine's decision in November 2013 not to sign an Association Agreement with the EU, experts say the bloc remains attractive to European countries. But the union does need to work on a growing image problem.

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ESO: Background information: Ukraine suspends EU trade deal, plans to renew Russia ties http://www.europeansources.info/record/ukraine-suspends-eu-trade-deal-plans-to-renew-russia-ties/

ESO: Background information: The Council opens a new chapter in accession negotiations with Turkey http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-the-council-opens-a-new-chapter-in-accession-negotiations-with-turkey/

ESO: Background information: Iceland dissolves EU accession team http://www.europeansources.info/record/iceland-dissolves-eu-accession-team/

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