Den skæve, kapitalistiske udvikling, der kendetegner EU's økonomier, bekræftes af udviklingen i de sidste 10 år, hvor skævheden har øget forskellen mellem medlemsstaterne i rige og mindre udviklede regioner, ja, selv inden for den enkelte medlemsstat.
. (EL) The asymmetrical capitalist development which characterises the economies of the ÅU can be seen in the changes which have taken place over the last decade, during which asymmetries between the Member States, between the rich and less developed regions and even within Member States of the ÅU has worsened.