European cultural identities: The agents of European consciousness and how successful have they been in engendering such consciousness

Political science   |   European union   |   Term papers   |   05/16/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « The creation of a European citizenship may be a step in this direction, but Europe is still an aggregate of polities, not a new, fully shaped one. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The deficit of internalization and the role of the agents. A multiplicity of actors. An imperfect elite-driven process . The illustration of the relative weakness of European consciousness. The result of Euro barometer 60. A case of...»

Can the European Parliament ever break out of the cycle of failing public interests and legitimacy?

Political science   |   European union   |   Term papers   |   05/17/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « Why having a supra-national parliament if people do not feel linked by a common identity? Giving European citizenship was not enough. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Analyzing what can be done to increase and strengthen the legitimacy of the European Parliament. The European Community's aim. The European Parliament's duties . The Brussels Treaty of the 22nd of January 1975. National parliaments:...»

Has European integration contributed to save or to undermine the nation state?

Political science   |   European union   |   Term papers   |   01/13/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « Maastricht treaty created a European citizenship over and above national citizenship by making every citizen who is a national of a member State becoming a ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Diminished number of decisions which are taken in the capitals of member states.. The Maastricht treaty of 1993.. Permissive principle for EU's action.. EU: Still more intergovernmental than supranational.. European integration:...»

The future of the state in a global context: Is the European Union a super state?

Political science   |   European union   |   Term papers   |   05/17/2009   |   .doc   |   12 pages
Document abstract : « However, the treaty contains provisions about European citizenship in its article 17: Citizenship of the Union is hereby established. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. What is a State?. The origins of the State . The modern definition of a state. The European Union: A state?. The definition of modern state applied to the European Union. A new conception of the state. The European Union: A super...»

The origins and diversities of European Welfare States

Political science   |   Political science   |   Term papers   |   05/17/2009   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : « and possible that a welfare state emerge Mass democracy and citizenship are at the basis of the welfare state The role played by the European Nation-State. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The origins of European Welfare States: Common or Diverse?. Common origins of the Welfare State's first development in Europe.. Early sources of diversity in the origin of the Welfare State. Diversity of European welfare states: Is a...»

Why has the European Court of Justice been so central to the process of integration?

Political science   |   European union   |   Term papers   |   01/12/2009   |   .doc   |   10 pages
Document abstract : « disconnected, elitist. Eventually, the partisans of European citizenship may see the ECJ as a double-edged institution. On the one ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. 1951-1965: The solid foundations of the ECJ.. The European Community a legal entity.. The Treaties of Paris and Rome empowering the ECJ.. The judges' expansive methods.. 1965-1986: The ECJ as the driving force behind integration.. The...»

Citizenship status, racism, gender and violence: Aboriginal women in Canada, international sex trade - finding the links and associations

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   04/29/2009   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : « often single mothers , attempting to play the game of enticing European men into (Brennan, 2002) Thus they are looking for a route to citizenship through the ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The discussion on rights and violence against women. The way that citizenship laws are framed in Canada. That Native women experiencing higher levels of violence . Neo-colonialism or trans-national capital globalization . Forms of...»

The Commission white paper on a European communication policy, an analysis of the conceptual and political issues at stake

Political science   |   European union   |   Term papers   |   05/17/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « ideas are reminded like for instance the fostering of European fora for public debate and the role of civil society organizations in promoting citizenship. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction: The response after the schock. An exercice of self-criticism. Learning the lessons from the past. Addressing policy weak points and 'closing the gap'. From a White Paper to another: From delivering to identity-building. 'Delivery by...»

The European Union (EU) and Mercosur

Political science   |   European union   |   Term papers   |   05/17/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « in European Foreign Affairs Review, Winter 2005 GRUGEL, ?Democratization and Ideational Diffusion : Europe, Mercosur and Social Citizenship' Journal of Common ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Shared values and common interests . Multilateralism and a common attitude . Inter-regionalism . The economic aspect . Conclusion. Bibliography....»

The economic, territorial, and cultural impact of the European Union on the Danish identity

Business & market   |   European union   |   Term papers   |   01/09/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « 1993 to convince the Danes to follow the new European Union. It led to a special Maastricht treaty version with reservations on union on citizenship, a common ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Danish identity and culture.. Danish identity at stake and the European Union.. Debates about the European Union and Denmark 1970's to 1980's.. The tight coupling of the state and the nation.. The European Union's democratic...»

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