Which of the following statements about the European Union's 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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The expansion of the European Union has resulted in immigration from new member states to older members in the west, as well as company relocations to newer member states in the east. This has been observed during the expansion in the 2000s, with numerous companies relocating to Eastern Europe, and many Eastern Europeans immigrating to the older member states. Option A is incorrect because most of the new members are in the east and south, as opposed to the north. Option C is incorrect because the newer members tend to be poorer, and do not prop up the welfare systems of older members. Option D is partially correct, but it should be noted that Turkey's membership is still being negotiated, and it has not yet been accepted as a member of the European Union.

Which of the Following Statements About the European Union's Expansion