The document discusses EU enlargement and Turkey's application for EU membership. It outlines the Copenhagen criteria for accession, including political, economic and legal standards. The accession process involves three stages - candidate status, formal negotiations, and final membership. Past enlargements included countries in Central and Eastern Europe in 2004 and 2007. Turkey applied for membership in 1987 but negotiations have stalled. While Turkey's strategic location and economy support its membership, concerns remain regarding conflicts with Greece and Cyprus, Turkey fully meeting the accession criteria, and cultural differences with the EU. Support for Turkish membership varies among EU member states.