Small states in an enlarged E.U.

Abstract

A lthough the focus of this book is on Gozo as an island region of Malta, I think that our country is small enough as it is and we need not fragment it even more. I consider the whole country to be an Island Region and there is no way that Gozo could benefit unless Malta enjoys a similar experience. I therefore propose to consider the issue of the relations with the E.U. on a national basis and not merely treat Gozo as a distinct region. The enlargement of the E.U. which could include Cyprus and Malta is in itself a new experience also for the E.U. It is the first time that the E.U. is considering admitting to membership island states which are extremely small and geographically located off the mainland on the southern periphery of the Union.