The Advantages of Regional Integration
? Cooperation makes war and conflict less likely.
? The single market offers European businesses a larger pool of consumers.
? Mergers and takeovers create world-class European corporations, helping the EU better compete in the global marketplace.
? There is greater freedom of cross-border movement within the EU.
? It pools the economic and social resources of multiple member states.
? Member states working together enjoy new global power and influence.
? Less advanced member states rise to standards maintained by more progressive states.
? Funds and investments create new opportunities in the poorer parts of the EU.
? Democracy and capitalism are promoted in less advanced member states.