Abstract Differentiated integration has become a central concept in contemporary theorizing about European integration, reflecting the increasingly multi‐speed, multi‐tier and multi‐menu nature of integration within the European Union (EU). This research note extends the conceptual lens of differentiated integration to the level of cross‐border regions.
Georg Wenzelburger, Stefanie Thurm
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The Lisbon Treaty's "Europe 2020" Economic Growth Strategy and the Bologna Process. Jean Monnet/Robert Schuman Paper Series Vol. 8, No. 12, June 2011 [PDF]
Excerpt from the Introduction: This paper follows with an overview of regional integration theory, the Lisbon Treaty, the European 2020 strategy, and the Bologna Process. Finally there are two member state examples from within the European Union of Spain
Barrett, Beverly
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THE LISBON TREATY: A SINUOUS RATIFICATION [PDF]
This article deals with the intricate ratification process of the Lisbon Treaty, while focusing on the thorny issues of Euroscepticism and democratic deficit within the European Union in the current institutional context.
Adrian-Gabriel Corpădean
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The competences of European Union institutions in the trade policy (Lisbon Treaty)
The European Union is the best known at the world’s leading trade power and the common trade policy is the core of EU external relations. The events of the last years and the extension of the EU to 27 member proved that the functioning system could no ...
Margareta Timbur
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Scrutinising Frontex: The European Parliament and Accountability through Discharge
Abstract This article examines how the European Parliament (EP) has leveraged the budgetary discharge procedure to enhance the political accountability of the EU's Border and Coast Guard Agency, Frontex. Whilst the procedure is formally limited to budget implementation, the EP has used it as an accountability tool that goes far beyond financial ...
Magnus G. Schoeller, Peter Slominski
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Background vocals: what role for the rotating Presidency in the EU's external relations post-Lisbon? College of Europe EU Diplomacy Paper 05/2011 [PDF]
The crucial changes brought about by the Lisbon Treaty to the institutions of the European Union have affected and re-structured the role of the rotating Presidency.
Szabo, Erika Marta
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The Gendered Nature of the EU Budget
Abstract The relationship between the European Union's (EU) budget and gender equality has been a constant challenge throughout the process of European integration. Recognising the distinctiveness of the EU budget, it is evident that its primary focus lies in transfers between regions, states and specific sectors, allocating expenditure to broad ...
Johanna Lorraine Breuer
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The European Union in the 21st century: Perspectives from the Lisbon Treaty. CEPS Paperbacks. December 2009 [PDF]
The new Treaty of Lisbon brings important changes to the European construction, including a significant expansion of common policies decided by the Community method, a stable President for the European Council, a strengthened framework for external ...
Sacchi, Fiorella +16 more
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The Principles of Shaping Political Representation in the European Parliament in the Regulations of the Treaty of Lisbon The article analyses the basic principles of representation in the European Parliament established in the Treaty of Lisbon and ...
Dominik Sieklucki
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Reputation Management: Exploring the Commission's Communication on Innovation
Abstract The cultivation and maintenance of reputation through strategic communication are key to the Commission's standing, as reputation constitutes a critical resource for the survival of institutional entities. These considerations are particularly salient in areas related to shared and supporting competences, where demonstrating commitment to core
Valentina Amuso
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