That's the clear message from Brussels as it marks the 10th anniversary of its expansion from 15 to 25 States.
The addition of ten new members states was marked by a major ceremony in Dublin on May 1st 2004 as Ireland hosted the EU Presidency at the time.
EU President Jose Manuel Barroso says as a result of taking on ten members states, Europe is now a better place to live, work and do business in:
