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From an EU perspective, the challenge regarding the acquis after the 2004 enlargement is therefore not only to “maintain” the acquis, that is, preserve what has already been achieved and ensure that it is effectively implemented, but also to realise fully its further development potential by making sure that the momentum of progress is not lost after enlargement. This article will look first at the key post-enlargement challenges in the JHA domain, and then at the potential and limits of major post-enlargement diversity management instruments and the various possibilities for maintaining or enhancing decision-making and implementation capabilities. It concludes with a consideration of the importance of trust and confidence-building for maintaining and developing the JHA acquis after enlargement.