Cultural View Of European Enlargement

It is one of the most important characters to survey and observe the international affairs in the study of modern international political theories. Without understanding the contents about cultures in the field of international system, political elites or modernism scholars cannot explain the actions of modern countries and international organizations, especially the study of European enlargement.European integration after the Second World War is the highest achievement in the field of regional cooperation and integration since the birth of national countries. The present degree of its development is not only out of the surprise of the countries around the world, but it is also beyond the imagination of politicians of various European countries.Part1:It studys culture and European culture. Culture, even its narrow sense, comparing with social system, is more wide and deep. Because of its complicated history and special cultures, Europeanism and nationalism long exist in Europe and substitute each other.Part2:It studys the impact of culture to EU enlargement by the identity of CEECs to "Europe", the choice of EU member states to candidates and the political and cultural standards of new members' accession.Part3:It studys Turkey accession as a special example. Turkey, which advanced requirement of EU accession in 1987 is still blocked by the front door of EU, and it shows that its road to EU will be still awkward. From the course of Turkey's rough road into EU, we can easily make conclusions as follows: cultural elements are the deepest reason to block Turkey accessing into EU. There is no schedule of Turkey accession.Part4:It forecast EU's future by viewing of culture. European cultures have deeply impact to the developing modes, organs setting, law and regulations, voting system of the European integration. After the EU enlargement, the difficulties of coordination and settling the cultures among nations effectively will be stronger, and there is identity crisis among the EU citizens, so Europe integration steps into a crossroad. Settling the contradiction between EU enlargement and enhancement effectively is a problem in front of political elites. Only by establishing a harmonious union, melting together in cultures, the Europe integration will be realized finally.