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  1. 1. Governance and macro-regional strategies of the European Union : The case of the Baltic Sea Region

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för statsvetenskap (ST)

    Author : Ekaterina Latysheva; [2021]
    Keywords : EU macro-regional strategies; macro-regions; multi-level governance; differentiated integration; experimentalist governance; Baltic Sea Region;

    Abstract : The introduction of the European Union (EU) macro-regional strategies (MRS) in the latter half of the 2000s was a significant step in the process of transformation of EU governance system. EU MRSs act as a new form of comprehensive governance framework for multi-objective and cross-sectoral cooperation in geographically defined macro-regions. READ MORE

  3. 2. Skilled, interested, and governmental – the average participant A case study of participation opportunities in the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Linda Reinholdsson; [2012-07-09]
    Keywords : macro-regional strategies; participation; multi-level governance; legitimacy; Baltic Sea region; affectedness;

    Abstract : Do all actors have equal opportunities to participate in multi-level governance arrangements? As the first EU macro-regional strategy, the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region (EUSBSR) is an interesting and important case for studying actors’ participation opportunities in multi-level governance arrangements. This thesis undertakes to identify factors that are favourable for an actor’s opportunity to participate, by studying the case of the EUSBSR. READ MORE

  4. 3. Who Governs the Macro-Region? A Study of Power Relations within the European Union Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Emmy Harlid; [2012]
    Keywords : EU; Power; Governance; EUSBSR; Macro-region; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : The first European macro-regional strategy, the European Union Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region (EUSBSR) was launched in 2009. The EUSBSR has been a role model for other macro-regions in the EU, which makes it relevant to study from a governance perspective. READ MORE

  5. 4. The Macro-regional Concept as a New Model of Differentiated Integration

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Federico Matarrelli; [2012]
    Keywords : European Union; differentiated integration; macro-regional strategies; Baltic Sea Region; Danube Region; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : The expanding membership of the European Union (EU), as well as the the expansion of the scope and the deepening of the level of integration, has contributed to increase diversity within the EU. In order to cope with this situation a system of differentiated integration developed. READ MORE