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Art. 11 EC permits some MSs to progress towards unity at a greater speed than others using the institutions, procedures and mechanisms laid down by the Treaty. An example of flexibility is Denmark, the UK and Ireland's opt-out from the new EC title on Free Movement of Persons, asylum and immigration.
Advantages
- Allows some MSs to integrate more than others are willing to.
- Prevents stagnation.
Disadvantages
- Damages cohesiveness and unity of the Community.
- Confusion over which measures apply where.
- Damages essential features of EU.
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