Which of the following statements about European Union expansion in recent decades is accurate?
A) Expansion has resulted in a population shift to the north and east.
B) Expansion has been accompanied by immigration westward and company relocation eastward.
C) Most new members are able to add significant wealth that props up the welfare systems of original members.
D) Turkey has begun negotiations to become a future member, though if accepted it would be one of the smaller and poorer states.

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European Union expansion in recent decades has been accompanied by immigration from new member states to western countries and by company relocations to the east due to cheaper labor costs. This can create economic challenges for some EU countries if there is a brain drain of skilled workers to more prosperous EU countries. While new members can eventually contribute to the EU economy, the immediate economic impact depends on the country's economic development and its ability to meet EU standards. Turkey has been negotiating future membership, but its economic and political situation has been a point of contention with current EU members.

Which of the Following Statements About European Union Expansion in Recent