As part of the CERV project (Re)uniting the East and West: Reflections on the 2004 EU Enlargement (REWEU), the South-East Europe Programme team contributed to the creation of an infographics booklet examining the impact of the 2004 EU enlargement on Greece. This visually engaging, data-driven resource explores how this historic milestone shaped both the newly acceding countries and the European Union as a whole.

Featuring infographics, charts, and graphics, the booklet presents complex information in a clear and accessible format, making it easier to understand the economic, political, and social transformations that followed the enlargement. Designed to reach beyond policymakers and experts, it seeks to engage citizens who are often left out of EU discussions by using visuals and concise narratives to illustrate key trends, challenges, and achievements. Through a blend of data and storytelling, it offers a thought-provoking reflection on the enduring impact of the EU’s largest expansion and its continued significance for Europe today.

You can read the booklet here.

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24163REWEU infographics booklet: Impacts of the 2004 EU enlargement on Greece
(Re)uniting the East and West: Reflections on the 2004 EU enlargement (REWEU)
Ioannis Armakolas
Jelena DzankicAlexandros KoutrasNikos BakirtzisPanagiotis Paschalidis
Experts
REWEU infographics booklet: Impacts of the 2004 EU enlargement on Greece
Panagiotis Paschalidis Research Fellow, Media representations of the Balkan region
REWEU infographics booklet: Impacts of the 2004 EU enlargement on Greece
Nikos Bakirtzis Project manager REWEU & think nea projects, Junior Research Fellow