| ID | 133752 |
| Title Proper | EU's support for democratic governance in the eastern neighbourhood |
| Other Title Information | the role of transition experience from the new member states |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Ivanyi, Balazs Szent |
| Publication | 2014. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The European Union seems to place an increasing rhetorical emphasis on harnessing the transition experience of the new member states. This article examines whether the EU actually makes use of this experience in its promotion of democratic governance in the eastern neighbourhood. The main conclusion is that while reform priorities of the EU in the region are aligned with transition experience, the actual participation of actors from the new members in implementing EU-financed projects aimed at promoting democratic governance is limited. This contradiction should be resolved or it will further erode the credibility of the EU's external policies. |
| `In' analytical Note | Europe-Asia Studies Vol.66, NO.7; Sep.2014: p.1102-1121 |
| Journal Source | Europe-Asia Studies Vol.66, NO.7; Sep.2014: p.1102-1121 |
| Key Words | European Union - EU ; Rhetorical Emphasis ; Democratic Governance ; Eastern Neighbourhood ; External Policies ; Cooperation ; Regional Reforms ; Economic Reforms ; Economic Cooperation ; Political Cooperation ; Military Cooperation ; Strategic Cooperation |