Based on the information provided, the most logical conclusion to draw from the map, assuming it depicts the European Union (EU) and its member states, is:
Former communist countries have been left out of the European Union.
The other statements can be analyzed as follows:
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Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia share a common legal system. This is somewhat misleading, as while they may share some legal frameworks due to their Baltic heritage and EU membership, each country has its own distinct legal system.
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Portugal and Spain are no longer independent countries. This statement is incorrect; both countries are independent members of the EU.
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People and goods can move freely between Bulgaria and Ireland. This would generally be true within the EU framework, but without the specific context of the map, it's unclear if this is a relevant point.
Therefore, the first option is the most appropriate conclusion based on the context provided.