Romania and Bulgaria joined the EU in order to: 1. Improve their economies. 2. Consolidate the rule of law, democracy and their position as Western allies. 3. Create a solid identity as “Europeans”. The first one is self-explanatory. read more
Romania and Bulgaria joined the EU in order to: Improve their economies. Consolidate the rule of law, democracy and their position as Western allies. Create a solid identity as "Europeans". read more
Romania and Bulgaria join the EU. Officials celebrated as the EU flag was raised in Bucharest. Huge celebrations have been held in Romania and Bulgaria to mark their accession to the European Union, 17 years after the fall of Communism. Tens of thousands attended concerts in the two capitals, Bucharest and Sofia. read more
The 2007 enlargement of the European Union saw Bulgaria and Romania join the European Union (EU) on 1 January 2007. Together with the 2004 enlargement of the European Union, it is considered part of the fifth wave of enlargement of the European Union. read more