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This cutting-edge book explores the practices and socialization of
the everyday foreign policy making in the European Union (EU),
focusing on the individuals who shape and implement the Common
Foreign and Security Policy despite a growing dissension among
member states. The authors provide theoretically informed analyses
based on up-to-date empirical material from the Political and
Security Committee, Council working groups, the European External
Action Service, EU delegations, military and civilian missions and
operations and EU member state embassies. They illustrate the ways
in which European foreign policy is shaped through the daily work
of diplomats, exploring the communities of practice that are formed
in the process of policy-making in the EU. Combining socialization
and practice approaches, the book offers an innovative take on the
motivations behind integration at a time of European discord.
Providing a unique inside account of diplomatic practices and the
coordination of EU foreign policy, this insightful book is crucial
reading for students of political science and international
relations at all levels seeking to better understand the minutiae
of formulating and coordinating EU foreign and security policy. Its
empirical analyses will also benefit scholars and researchers
interested in European integration and socialization in
international organizations, as well as practitioners, such as
diplomats and European civil servants.
Security in the European Union (EU) is an increasingly complex
problem, with the spectre of disintegration looming over the
Eurozone, and the threat of terrorism, insecurity and the long-term
sustainability of food supply and fresh water reaching levels of
crisis. This interdisciplinary book provides a unique insight into
the multiple security threats that the EU is facing, and gives
readers invaluable information about the challenges these pose to
the Union. With contributions from scholars of economics, law and
political science, The European Union: Facing the Challenge of
Multiple Security Threats provides a comprehensive analysis of
contemporary security problems for the EU. Focussing on the latter
end of the 2010s, this book examines in great detail the impact
that developments in the rest of the world has had on the Union?s
vulnerable state. Among the key contemporary issues examined are
the migration crisis exacerbated by the conflicts in Syria and
Libya, the increasingly strained relationship between the EU and
Russia as well as the changing circumstances in the EU-US
relationship brought on by Donald Trump?s presidency. Tapping into
the internal and external causes and impacts of security problems
in the EU, this book offers important policy ideas for the future
of the Union. It constitutes a vital read for policy makers and
advisors in the EU, as well as for scholars of European political
science, economics, and law. Contributors include: A. Bakardjieva
Engelbrekt, N. Bremberg, M. Eriksson, J. Gullstrand, C. Joergensen,
C. Magnusson Sjoeberg, A. Michalski, N. Nilsson, G. Noll,I.
OEsterdahl, L. Oxelheim, C. Parker, T. Persson, R. Svensson, C.
Wagnsson, S. Widmalm
The financial sustainability of the welfare state, its efficiency
in covering new risks and to effectively reallocate resources in a
fair way are now classic issues for debate. This book explores the
more understated question of the democratic legitimacy of a 'quasi'
European policy in a field which is subjected to the contradictory
impact of ever tighter European economic governance. With the wide
vision of a comparative perspective and the deep knowledge of
social policy scholars, the authors of this book offer inspiring
insights into different facets of democratic governance which are
likely to inform European decision makers in the coming decade.' -
Agnes Hubert, member of the Bureau for European Policy Advisors -
European CommissionThe welfare state in Europe has been reformed
gradually over the past two decades, with the intensification of
the economic and monetary union and the addition of fifteen new
members to the EU. This book explores the pressures that have been
placed on the welfare state through a variety of insightful and
thought-provoking contributions. As the standard of living has
increased, aspirations and financial constraints have required
major rethinking. There is considerable disparity between European
countries in how they approach the welfare system, with differing
concern over aspects such as income, employment and the ability to
participate in society. Choices over welfare lie at the heart of
the democratic system; this book explores the tensions this has
produced and the innovative responses in policy content and
institutions. The Changing Welfare State in Europe has a wide
appeal, which will have relevance to economists, scholars in public
and social policy, public and private finance experts, policymakers
and also academics with an interest in the impact of financial and
economic development. Contributors: T. Altman, C. Cheyne, K. Lyons,
D.G. Mayes, A. Michalski, Z. Mustaffa, C. Shore, M. Thomson
This book explores the multiple challenges that the global
technology shift is posing to the EU. It raises the question of how
European societies will mobilize the positive effects of the rapid
technological advancement in digitalization, robotization, and
artificial intelligence, while mitigating the negative consequences
in terms of job losses, cybercrime, and social and political
polarization. From the vantage point of experts from economics,
law, and political science, this book provides insights into the
role that the EU is and ought to be playing in regulating global
platform companies, addressing taxation in the digital economy,
mitigating job displacements on the labour market, and tackling
ethical concerns of artificial intelligence and the prospect of
digital democracy. All chapters are based on up-to-date research
findings, succinct assessment of the current state of affairs and
ongoing debates. They conclude with policy recommendations for
policy makers on European and national levels. 'This volume has a
solid foundation in the highly topical question of technological
change. More importantly, the individual chapters are written by
qualified scholars whose analytically advanced contributions are
likely to interest a wide audience. I can strongly recommend this
book for scholars and students in political science, law, and
economics.' -Carl Fredrik Bergstroem, Professor of European Law,
Uppsala University, Sweden 'When the Commission took office in
2019, it put forward its vision as to how Europe's digital future
could be 'shaped' in a way that makes the digital transition enrich
people's lives and make sure that European businesses fully benefit
from the opportunities offered by digital technologies. Then COVID
drastically accelerated the take up of digital solutions. As the
digital transformation affects every single one of us it is
important that we have the widest possible debate on its inherent
risks and opportunities. This is why I warmly recommend this book.
It brings together an inter-disciplinary set of scholars able to
analyse the multifaceted implications of the technological shift.
And I could not agree more with the book's main takeaway, i.e. that
we need to create an adaptive regulatory framework capable of
harnessing the positive effects of technological changes while
buttressing the negative impact on European society and citizens.'
-Ambassador Kim Jorgensen, Head of Cabinet to Commissioner and
Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager, European Commission
This book explores the complex and ever-changing relationship
between the European Union and its member states. The recent surge
in tension in this relationship has been prompted by the actions of
some member state governments as they question fundamental EU
values and principles and refuse to implement common decisions
seemingly on the basis of narrowly defined national interests.
Furthermore, Brexit forces the EU for the first time to face the
prospect of a major member state preparing to leave the Union. Are
these developments heralding the return of the nation-state, and if
so, in what form? Is the national revival a lasting phenomenon that
will affect the EU for a long time to come, or is it a transitory
trend? This book takes an interdisciplinary approach to answer
these questions. It brings together scholars from economics, law,
and political science to provide insights into the multifaceted
relations between the Union and its member states from different
perspectives. All chapters are based on up-to-date research
findings, succinct assessments of the current state of affairs and
ongoing debates about the direction of European integration. The
book concludes by offering policy recommendations at European and
national levels.
This book explores the complex and ever-changing relationship
between the European Union and its member states. The recent surge
in tension in this relationship has been prompted by the actions of
some member state governments as they question fundamental EU
values and principles and refuse to implement common decisions
seemingly on the basis of narrowly defined national interests.
Furthermore, Brexit forces the EU for the first time to face the
prospect of a major member state preparing to leave the Union. Are
these developments heralding the return of the nation-state, and if
so, in what form? Is the national revival a lasting phenomenon that
will affect the EU for a long time to come, or is it a transitory
trend? This book takes an interdisciplinary approach to answer
these questions. It brings together scholars from economics, law,
and political science to provide insights into the multifaceted
relations between the Union and its member states from different
perspectives. All chapters are based on up-to-date research
findings, succinct assessments of the current state of affairs and
ongoing debates about the direction of European integration. The
book concludes by offering policy recommendations at European and
national levels.
This book explores how the European Union responds to the ongoing
challenges to the liberal international order. These challenges
arise both within the EU itself and beyond its borders, and put
into question the values of free trade and liberal democracy. The
book's interdisciplinary approach brings together scholars from
economics, law, and political science to provide a comprehensive
analysis of how shifts in the international order affect the global
position of the EU in dimensions such as foreign and security
policy, trade, migration, populism, rule of law, and climate
change. All chapters include policy recommendations which make the
book particularly useful for decision makers and policy advisors,
besides researchers and students, as well as for anyone interested
in the future of the EU.
This book provides an in-depth analysis of the relations between
China and the EU, tracing the development of this complex, yet
intriguing, relationship between two substantially different
actors. To uncover a deeper understanding of this unlikely
partnership, the authors analyze the partnership through the prism
of contending norms and worldviews. The China-EU strategic
partnership has evolved through fits and starts but despite
continuous trade disputes and severe diplomatic misunderstandings,
the EU and China pledge to uphold, even deepen, the partnership.
Policy experts and scholars will learn how such contending
bilateral relationships can be managed and establish a better
understanding of deep-seated conceptual differences between these
two entities.
The fifth volume of the Interdisciplinary European Studies series
aims to explore the EU’s pursuit of societal resilience and its
role in the transition to a green economy. It brings together
scholars from economics, law, and political science to provide
insights related to climate change and the protection of the
environment, the role of innovation in the green economy,
resilience of national public health systems after the COVID-19
pandemic, regulatory resilience in the face of financial
instability, and immigration. All chapters are based on up-to-date
research, succinct assessment of the current state of affairs, and
ongoing debates. They conclude with policy recommendations for
decision-makers on European and national levels. Legal
Preconditions for an Environmentally Sustainable European Union”
is available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0
International License via link.springer.com.
Against a backcloth of tumultuous events in Europe, the EU faces
once again the fateful question of moving towards federal union or
let flexible integration guide the Union. The sixth volume in
Interdisciplinary European Studies explores the coexistence of
deepening political integration and flexible patterns of
integration in the EU. The book brings together scholars from
economics, law, and political science to provide insights into
issues with a bearing on the future of the EU: the crisis of rule
of law and political values, the move towards a European defence
union, the power of the new European public prosecutor's office,
the prospects of financial stability through the Recovery and
Resilience facility, and the state of European parliamentary
democracy. The chapters are based on up-to-date research findings
and succinct assessments of the current state of affairs and
ongoing debates. They conclude with policy recommendations for
decision-makers on European and national levels.
The fifth volume of the Interdisciplinary European Studies series
aims to explore the EU's pursuit of societal resilience and its
role in the transition to a green economy. It brings together
scholars from economics, law, and political science to provide
insights related to climate change and the protection of the
environment, the role of innovation in the green economy,
resilience of national public health systems after the COVID-19
pandemic, regulatory resilience in the face of financial
instability, and immigration. All chapters are based on up-to-date
research, succinct assessment of the current state of affairs, and
ongoing debates. They conclude with policy recommendations for
decision-makers on European and national levels. Legal
Preconditions for an Environmentally Sustainable European Union" is
available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0
International License via link.springer.com.
This book explores how the European Union responds to the ongoing
challenges to the liberal international order. These challenges
arise both within the EU itself and beyond its borders, and put
into question the values of free trade and liberal democracy. The
book's interdisciplinary approach brings together scholars from
economics, law, and political science to provide a comprehensive
analysis of how shifts in the international order affect the global
position of the EU in dimensions such as foreign and security
policy, trade, migration, populism, rule of law, and climate
change. All chapters include policy recommendations which make the
book particularly useful for decision makers and policy advisors,
besides researchers and students, as well as for anyone interested
in the future of the EU.
This is the first book in the Interdisciplinary European Studies
collection. This volume provides an interdisciplinary perspective
on trust in the EU from the vantage point of political science, law
and economics. It applies insights from a number of different
dimensions - political institutions, legal convergence in criminal
and civil law, social trust, digitalization, the diffusion of
political values and norms, monetary convergence and the legitimacy
of political systems - to approach the highly complex issue of
trust in the EU in a clear-sighted, relevant and insightful manner.
Written by renowned experts in the field, the style is accessible
and reader-friendly, yet concise, knowledgeable and
thought-provoking. The individual chapters combine up-to-date
research findings with reflections on on-going political debates
and offer useful, concrete ideas on what steps the EU could take to
address the challenge of trust. The book provides the reader with
invaluable insights into how trust, or rather the lack of trust,
poses a challenge to the future of the social, economic and
political developments in the EU. It is a must-read for
policy-makers, students and interested members of the public who
feel concerned by the future of Europe.
This is the first book in the Interdisciplinary European Studies
collection. This volume provides an interdisciplinary perspective
on trust in the EU from the vantage point of political science, law
and economics. It applies insights from a number of different
dimensions - political institutions, legal convergence in criminal
and civil law, social trust, digitalization, the diffusion of
political values and norms, monetary convergence and the legitimacy
of political systems - to approach the highly complex issue of
trust in the EU in a clear-sighted, relevant and insightful manner.
Written by renowned experts in the field, the style is accessible
and reader-friendly, yet concise, knowledgeable and
thought-provoking. The individual chapters combine up-to-date
research findings with reflections on on-going political debates
and offer useful, concrete ideas on what steps the EU could take to
address the challenge of trust. The book provides the reader with
invaluable insights into how trust, or rather the lack of trust,
poses a challenge to the future of the social, economic and
political developments in the EU. It is a must-read for
policy-makers, students and interested members of the public who
feel concerned by the future of Europe.
This book provides an in-depth analysis of the relations between
China and the EU, tracing the development of this complex, yet
intriguing, relationship between two substantially different
actors. To uncover a deeper understanding of this unlikely
partnership, the authors analyze the partnership through the prism
of contending norms and worldviews. The China-EU strategic
partnership has evolved through fits and starts but despite
continuous trade disputes and severe diplomatic misunderstandings,
the EU and China pledge to uphold, even deepen, the partnership.
Policy experts and scholars will learn how such contending
bilateral relationships can be managed and establish a better
understanding of deep-seated conceptual differences between these
two entities.
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