Why Norway is not part of European Union?
109402
Norwegians are smarter than most of the rest of europe.
410747
Turkey has been wanting to join the EU for many years but has been prevented from doing so because of it's human rights record.\n\nThe Turkish Government are making some attempts to address this issue and once they succeed the country will be eligible to join the EU although this is likely to be many years away.
198087
Joining the EU would definately help Albania.\n\n"Lagging behind its Balkan neighbors, Albania is making the difficult transition to a more modern open-market economy. The government has taken measures to curb violent crime and to spur economic activity and trade. The economy is bolstered by annual remittances from abroad of $600-$800 million, mostly from Greece and Italy; this helps offset the towering trade deficit. Agriculture, which accounts for about one-quarter of GDP, is held back because of frequent drought and the need to modernize equipment, to clarify property rights, and to consolidate small plots of land. Energy shortages and antiquated and inadequate infrastructure contribute to Albania's poor business environment, which make it difficult to attract and sustain foreign investment. The planned construction of a new thermal power plant near Vlore and improved transmission and distribution facilities will help relieve the energy shortages. Also, the government is moving slowly to improve the poor national road and rail network, a long-standing barrier to sustained economic growth. On the positive side: growth was strong in 2003-05 and inflation is not a problem."
1077929
Europe-as  becoming united.
179788
I think it is to differentiate it from E.U. which is the European Union.
324826
Actually, strictly speaking Finland is not a Scandinavian country, so Oslo (the capital of Norway) is the only correct answer.
423810
Having turkey join the EU would help diffuse a lot of difficult situations for the EU, such as conflict with greece and the controversy over cyprus.  More importantly, it would help make the EU look more Muslim-friendly and could produce a stabilizing force in the Islamic world. Furthermore, Turkey is a very large country, population around 70 million, and could become a huge economic force that would only benefit the EU.  There are already many Turks living in Europe and it only behooves the EU to help Turkey join its ranks.
1175219
The country is not Netherlands.  The Netherlands are several countries together in that region.
399093
Netherlands rejected  the EU constitution by voting massively no. before this year 2006, Netherlands was the biggest contributor to the EU. It is the only country in Europe where smoking, prostitution's and using drugs  are  allowed by law and also doctor have the right to take someone's life, without not being prosecuted.
1055622
There are both political and financial reason for not doing it.\n\nWhilst the existing member states are ignoring their obligations to the stability pact rules, why should we prop up their currency?
946331
The EU doesnt even know whether it is a Federation or a Confederation. It is refered to as both all of the above, and none of the above. \n\nShort answer: No real official answer as yet. I would say it is a Confederation though, simply because the each member nation-state has much more control over its own affairs than one would see in a Federation.
721169
I take it that you have reference to part 5 of Article 35 which states that  "The Court of Justice shall have no jurisdiction to review the validity or proportionality of operations carried out by the police or other law enforcement services..."\n\nThat is because the EU does not purport to be, at this time, the Government of Europe. The manner and nature of maintenance of law and order is seen as a largely domestic issue which is an essential part of National sovereignty. The constituent members of the EU are not ready at this time to surrender control of domestic security matters to a multinational body.
701987
Europeans are not interested in that other wise it would have happened a long time back.I think the mood in Turkey is also changing now.{THEY DO NOT WANT TO JOIN EU}
181838
The EU doesn't want Turkey in. If they did, Turkey would have been a member many years ago. \n\nI find it strange that the Eastern European States are entering the EU so easily, while Turkey, a very powerful country, that would add much to the EU, is barred from entry.\n\nI am also surprised that the Turks still want to join the EU, it's such an insult to Turkish Pride, I mean, this IS Turkey afterall, the Ex-Ottoman Empire, being insulted by Europeans who refuse it entry into a regional union. \n\nWhen countries like Slovenia get in so quickly and Turkey is left out like that, I'ld look elsewhere for friends.\n\nEurope is confused and hypocritical.\n\nSad sad sad.
574113
Actually, in addition to Montenegro voting to separate from Serbia, Spain is having issues with separatism in its regions.  The Basque country has long wanted an independent state that would take territory from Spain and France.  Catalonia has recently moved towards greater autonomy, and the other regions jealously want to ensure that they receive similar rights vis a vis the central government.  While the UK is not separating, the devolution movement has been strong there in recent history, and Wales and Scotland will probably continue to push for greater autonomy within the UK framework.  History suggests that change alone is constant.
187553
Good question. Most answers are wrong. The Union is a spiritual, not a geographical idea. It is about a state of law, governments that are responsible to the people, protection of human and civil rights, control of dangers to the citizens, working for welfare and peace. Any country that fulfills the Copenhagen criteria should join: Turkey, Romania, Ukraine. Putin of Russia has said that he is waiting at the door of the Union. Do not let him wait too long. Yes, off course: New Zealand, Australia can join and each state of the USA.
437052
The European Union isn't one man's vision.  The simple answer to your question is: no, not anytime soon.  There is far too much variation in language and culture.  Much of the UK (which would have to be a key player) is reluctant to even share currency.  There is nothing approaching a full political union in the works.