What does EU enlargement mean to people from new and existing member states?
We asked BBC News Online readers from both sets of countries for their views on European expansion. Use the form at the bottom of the page to send us your views. “We are not being allowed to participate on equal terms” Michal Juda, Poland “I am happy to accept the loss of funding in favour of breaking down the barrier” Paulo Castro Garrido, Portugal “These countries may ask themselves what they are doing in the EU” Kyuu Eturautti, Finland “The expansion of Europe can only be seen as a blessing” Antonia Sikkink, Malta “I would have preferred to see a more staggered approach” Paul Johns, Belgium “Our government has not informed us of what is at stake” Martin Zamazal, Czech Republic “Skilled labourers should be given the opportunity to contribute to our society” David Moloney, Ireland “Without giving people the right to work, what good is expansion?” Victor Opara, Estonia Michal Juda, 18, Warsaw, Poland As the biggest new member of the EU, we have the biggest opportunity to contribute I’m
