Number: RS21757
Title: The European Union in 2005 and Beyond
Authors: Kristin Archick, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division 
Abstract: The European Union (EU) has experienced significant changes over the last few years. The EU has enlarged from 15 to 25 members and has been working to implement a new constitutional treaty to institute internal reforms and further political integration. The EU has also taken steps toward developing a common foreign policy and defense arm. This report describes the current status of the EU's constitutional treaty, EU enlargement, the EU's evolving foreign and defense policies, and possible implications for U.S.-EU relations. For more information, see CRS Report RS21372, The European Union: Questions and Answers.
Pages: 6
Date: April 6, 2006