The Czech Republic’s decision in 2003 to join the European Union indicated that the Czech Republic

Joining the European Union meant the Czech Republic was choosing to participate in closer economic cooperation with other member nations. It did not mean the country had become equally wealthy, surrendered all economic control, or was only then moving toward a mixed-market economy. Therefore, choice C, “was willing to forge economic ties with other nations,” is correct.

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