Kuzmin, D. V.2019-01-042019-01-042018Вісник Одеського національного університету = Odesa National University Heraldhttps://dspace.onu.edu.ua/handle/123456789/20818Every time while choosing behaviour strategy we try to analyze our strengths and find the right set of tools to reach particular goal. The large heterogeneous space of the newly independent post-USSR countries caused many concerns and confusion among the main actors being unable to find a policy option suitable for all the targeting countries. Enlargement of 2004 made some of the EU member states and many others part of the European Neighbourhood. Understanding that these «Eastern Neighbours» largely varies on their characteristics and objectives bring dynamics to the EU policies. Alongside with internal changes and challenges posed by external players, it shapes EU’s path in the integration-enlargement paradigm. An important question behind this is whether by choosing «multi-speed EU» path we open a door for multi-speed Europe in a broader sense? As The less obvious inside/outside paradox is, the more space for manoeuvre in involvement of our partners is available.ensoft powerhard powerplaceEUcommon neighbouringUkraineArticle