'A very important book that covers new ground on the spatial implications of economic integration in Eastern European accession countries. It represents applied regional economics at its very best, an absolutely essential reading for serious students and scholars in European Integration.' Professor Manfred M. Fischer, University of Economics and Business Administration, Vienna. 'This is a valuable book shedding light into the spatial implications of East-West integration in Europe. It is a requirement for policy makers and students in the fields of integration, transition and regional development.' George Petrakos, Associate Professor, University of Thessaly, Greece, Director, South and East European Development Center