Many East European Countries Have Joined the European Union and Although

Many East European countries have joined the European Union and although _________________ their long term business prospects remain positive.

A) The economies of most of the former Communist states are not very strong
B) Many of the former Communist nations of Europe and Asiado not share a commitment to free market economies
C) As a result of low wages, the risks involved in doing business in these countries is very high
D) For about half a century these countries were essentially opento Western international business
E) they are suffering from a labour shortage