The impact of EU integration

Describe and discuss two major hurdles faced by your country of choice during the EU accession process. What was the nature of the hurdles (political, economic, social, human rights), and how did the candidate country overcome these two hurdles before being allowed into the EU? (20 points) 2. After your country of choice joined the EU, what were two policy areas that were significantly improved due to policy changes imposed by the EU, or thanks to EU funding? Describe these policies or policy areas and the positive outcomes owed to the European Union (20 points). 3. Describe and discuss one policy or policy area, that according to the European Union, has not improved, or still needs significant improvement in your country of choice, even after the country has become an EU member. Describe the EU's reaction to poor performance in this policy area (Did the EU fine the member state for poor performance, or did the EU offer additional financial assistance to help improve the situation? If neither, what other measures did the EU take to help the member state rectify this shortcoming?) (10 points).