Die europaeische Intergration in der Schieflage: Das Desintegrationpotential der Europaeischen Union (European Integration in a Quandary: The Potential for the Disintegration of the European Union)

Abstract

This brief study begins by attempting to justify the need for "disintegration research" with regard to the European Union, deemed by author to possess a great deal of potential for collapse. Strohmeier hurriedly reviews the logic behind the integration, then patiently proceeds to dismantle it, citing the following glaring asymmetry of economic, political, and social integration; 1) the disintegrating factors in economics specifically: the faulty tax mechanisms, the false inner European awareness of solidarity, the decreasing usefulness of borders; 2) in politics: the wanting legitimation, the wanting transparence of "clarity", the lack of goal determination in the EU. Social difficulties such as "union citizenship", the asymmetrical preparedness of member states to integrate, and the lack of a "European Culture" are also noted. The final section features a series of possible remedies.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2001
Accession Number
ADA407838

Entities

People

  • Gerd Strohmeier

Organizations

  • Bundeswehr University Munich

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  • Disintegration
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  • Europe
  • European Union
  • Foreign Policy
  • Governments
  • Immigration Control
  • Information Operations
  • Intergovernmental Organizations
  • International Organizations
  • International Relations
  • Military Forces (Foreign)
  • National Politics
  • New York
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