European Union and Eastern Europe

A quite big amount of Eastern Europe countries are included in the EU. However, the majority of them have been the last to entry, and have suffered many restrictions and to assume some added conditions.

The Eastern Partnership (EaP) is a joint initiative involving the EU, its member states and 6 eastern European partners: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine.

It is based on a commitment to the principles of international law and fundamental values - democracy, the rule of law, human rights and fundamental freedoms. It also encompasses support for a market economy, sustainable development and good governance.