On Tue, 24 Jun 2014 17:20:18 +0100, Fredxxx wrote:

Have you ever been to any of the accession states? Yes, some things are
cheaper - but no WAY are they anywhere NEAR cheaper-enough to
compensate for the local salaries.

Have you? I spent a week in Romania and I didn't see a tractor or a van
in any rural area.

In 2012, I spent a month in Romania. And a month in Albania. And about
three months across the former Yugoslavia...

Do you have any idea how backward these countries are/were?

Yes, thank you.