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/^t/Despite all the advantages of the union there are people who oppose joining such a powerful organization as the future members are forced to make several structural changes to meet Maastricht target. Becoming a rightful member is not automatic and requires the fulfilment of the key Maastricht Treaty conditions like reduction of budget deficits to 3 percent of gross domestic product, low overall debt, low interests rates and partial exchange-rate stability which are impossible for most of the countries. The opponents also argue that the countries so closely connected will lose their independence and the essential national sovereignty.