The EU Enlargement toward Kaliningrad

Abstract

The problems of Kaliningrad-enclave within the EU-are the test of Europe after enlargement of the EU. The failure of the Special Economic Zone brings about depression and the shadow economy is growing, which broaden the socio-economic gap between this region and the EU. The prospect for getting rid of the gap is vital to solve the problems. Russia should push forward with the development plan based on the national strategy to change this region from Symbols of dividing to Footholds of cooperation, coming close to the EU system through the Common European Economic Space.