Is Europe Too Big for Further Enlargement?
![Is Europe Too Big for Further Enlargement?](https://webapi.project-syndicate.org/library/25370b907429ffd2066371e43423f969.16-9-xlarge.1.jpg)
The promise of EU accession is considered a powerful mechanism for strengthening stability, democracy, and prosperity across Europe, and there are now nine recognized candidates for membership. But the EU institutions are struggling to chart a common vision for 27 member states, so how can they possibly accommodate as many as 36?