Beyond 25—the changing face of EU enlargement: commitment, conditionality and the Constitutional Treaty.

The article discusses the developments in the European Union's enlargement and the questions about the commitment and capacity of the EU to extend its membership. The EU's use of conditionality in enlargement and the criteria and terms for accession are offered. It also offers the role of public opinion in the decisions of the EU. The Constitutional Treaty's impact on enlargement is also discussed.