It is explicit western policy to use cheap eastern labor: "The cost [...] has been evaluated, taking into account realistic labor prices in different countries

It is explicit western policy to use cheap eastern labor: "The cost [...] has been evaluated, taking into account realistic labor prices in different countries. The total cost is X (with a western equivalent value of Y) [where Y>X] ISBN: 9290831693 http://cdsweb.cern.ch/record/494264 http://cdsweb.cern.ch/record/494264 and to keep it this way: More than 98% of the ERC’s grants are awarded to scientists in the old EU-15, with mere crumbs thrown to newer member countries. http://www.nature.com/news/a-chance-to-drive-forward-europe-s-science-1.12628 http://www.nature.com/news/a-chance-to-drive-forward-europe-... Poland can at least have a little leverage, given its size -- but was hated for it (ie. agricultural pact negotiations)