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/^t/History of humankind has been marked by political events of different kind, from the disastrous ones, like wars, for example, during which millions of people lost their lives, to the glorious ones which gave the evidence that there is a possibility of agreement between narions, even the hostile ones. The founding of the European Union is with no doubt an example of the latter. Since the year of 1989 which historically marks the boundary between communism and democracy in many eastern-European countries, it has become an issue of primary importance for them as to whether or not join the Union. Poland is not an exception here. On the contrary, our politicians have been doing their best to bring the date when our country joins the EU nearer. Here, the question arises: why is it so important for us to join the organization?