Britain is widely regarded as the « awkward partner » in Europe. How accurate is this assessment?
Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Britain's attitude towards Europe post WW2. The situation during the period of Cold War. Impact of the success of EEC. British diplomacy and policies towards the EU . Conclusion. Bibliography....»
"The national influence on the European integration"
Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The historical weight of the old Europe and the questioning of the new comers.. The German policy.. The French policy.. The eastern enlargement: An accelerator or a break for EU?. The potential limits of European...»
Britain is widely regarded as the awkward partner' in Europe: How accurate is this assessment?
Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Non involvement 1945 to 1972.. From 1945 to 1958: GB did not share the integration project.. From 1958 to 1973: Why did Britain change its mind at this point?. Membership: Anglo Euro relations 1972 to 2000.. Half-hearted Europeans...»
The role of the European Union in the democratisation of Central and Eastern Europe
Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The concept of 'consolidation of democracy'.. The qualitative and quantitative aspects of democracy.. The consolidation of democracy, a question of democratic survival?. The proposition by Andreas Schedler.. Appropriate criteria for a...»
The Relations between the European Union and Latin America
Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Latin America's fragile and unstable democracies: A role of political stabilization for the EU.. A history of political instability and a recent restoration of fragile democracies.. The involvement of the EU to support political...»
"Britain for and against Europe", by David Baker & David Seawright
Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The European Issue in British Politics by Andrew Gamble.. The big influence is The United States.. A 'Rosy' map of Europe? Labour parliaments and European integration by David Baker and David Seawright.. The authors' attempt to...»
The European North: Historical Geopolitics and International Institutional Dynamics
Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The European Union's Northern Dimension Initiative.. Concerns in the Nort European area.. The Environmental Partnership as an innovative venture.. The European Union's leading role in the environmental issues in the region.. The...»
The evolution of EU-American relationships: From obedience to independence?
Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. From the obedience of the Cold War to the crisis of the Iraq War.. Europe as the fighting field for the two superpowers.. The end of the bilateral war logic loosens EU-US links.. The end of the bilateral war logic loosens EU-US...»
Why has the Franco German partnership played such a pivotal role throughout the development of the European Community
Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Why the 'Franco-German tandem' has been so prevailing in the European community building. . The pivotal role occupied by the Franco-German partnership.. The federal republic's side.. The treaty of Rome.. Aim of the development of the...»
In spite of its record of failure the EU continues to try to develop a common foreign policy. Why?
Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Creation of European defence community and the concept of a common foreign policy.. Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP). . Political background of member states.. Reasons for which EU needs a common policy.. To guarantee peace...»
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