Hurdle: No newly created country can prosper economically quickly enough to ensure sustainable growth

The Jury heard evidence that economic prosperity takes some time to develop for new countries

BUT

The influence of member countries can diminish over time (eg reduced seats in parliament)

Hong Kong, Israel, Taiwan and the rapid transition of many former Soviet Union block countries to economic prosperity has demonstrated that with substantial investment, sound strategies, good governance and a highly engaged and motivated citizenry, countries can consolidate prosperity very rapidly