1. Given the security concerns of both the EU and Russia, where should the EU’s eastern border end? Do you think the buffer states should become NATO members as well? Why or why not? 

2. Should non-uniformity policies in the EU (i.e., cherry picking EU policies that members may choose to follow) be tolerated or encouraged?

The rapid enlargement of the EU raises some questions about the reasons for recent expansion and the proper procedure for vetting the new members. Some experts and EU bureaucrats argue that the purpose of enlargement should be political—i.e., to keep Europe safe for democracy, which means that new members should be admitted even without adequate vetting. Critics call for a uniform enforcement of rule of law and tighter, more effective regulation of the financial sector within the EU.