Enlargement is one of the most important opportunities for the European Union at the beginning of the 21st century. It is a unique, historic task to further the integration of the continent by peaceful means, extending a zone of stability and prosperity to new members.
However, the enlargement facing the EU today poses a unique challenge, since it is without precedent in terms of scope and diversity: the number of candidates, the area (increase of 34%) and population (increase of 105 million), the wealth of different histories and cultures
from http://europa.eu.int/comm/enlargement/intro/index_en.htm

EU enlargement is a process still going on and will certainly take a long time to come true. In a short essay format, discuss the problem with reference to:

the extract above

your experience in interviewing young people from the surrounding area

the interpretation of data carried out by the different groups in your class.

Conclude your essay with your personal opinion and some practical proposals that may promote integration among European young people.