Theories of European Integration
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- Theories of European Integration
- Neofunctionalism
- Spillover effect - Key driver for integration
- One area of integration necessitates another
- EG. The creation of a single market necessitates the freedom of movement of labour, and the common recognition of various qualifications
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- EG. The creation of a single market necessitates the freedom of movement of labour, and the common recognition of various qualifications
- One area of integration necessitates another
- Role of societal groups as pressure for further integration
- Particular pressure from business groups as they have a distinct interest in further integration and the elimination of all tariffs.
- Other groups such as European Trade Union network etc.
- Elite centred - No focus on democracy or accountability.
- Aspects of "elite socialisation"
- Meaning that the elites of the European institutions would make decisions based on the interests of Europe as a whole rather than of the members states themselves.
- Spillover effect - Key driver for integration
- Federalism
- Focus on the idea that the European Project was meant to build a federal Europe.
- The EU is a voluntary union in which states have chosen to give up some sovereignty for the benefit of all
- Supranational institutions are central but the council represents the interests of member states
- Liberal Intergovernmentalism
- Critique of neofunctionalism
- Focus on State self interest
- Integration and co-operation ensured state survival after the end of WWII
- States will only co-operate when it is in their interest to do so
- Intergovernmental institutions remain the dominant actors
- Neofunctionalism
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