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1. 1. THE ÅLAND OFFICE IN BRUSSELS An analysis of its channels of influence

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Gustav Blomberg; [2020-10-12]
   Keywords : regions; regional offices in Brussels; channels of influence; Åland Islands;

   Abstract : This thesis is a case study of the Åland office in Brussels that sets out to analyse its extra-state and intra-state channels of influence in use in order to influence European policy- and decision-making and at the same time try to shed light on how the Åland office circumvent and, on the other hand, work in tandem with the central government of Finland. In this respect, the bypass-theory of the multi-level governance approach will be used to understand and analyse these regional paradiplomatic activities both without the state and in tandem with the state. READ MORE

3. 2. Managing Cross-border Partnerships in Transport Integration: Greater Copenhagen and Eurometropolis Lille-Kortrijk-Tournai

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Bart Dilling; Luka Xavier Drulovic; [2020]
   Keywords : Cross-border management; European interregional cooperation; INTERREG; Integration barriers; Public transportation; Mobility; Business and Economics; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : This study explores the various aspects of integration in cross-border transportation management. Through investigating two European metropolitan cross-border regions, Greater Copenhagen and Eurometropolis Lille-Tournai-Kortrijk, the study aims to gain a better understanding of the challenges hindering the successful integration and management of cross-border public transportation networks. READ MORE

4. 3. EU-LAC interregional cooperation on climate mitigation : Case study of EUROCLIMA

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionen

   Author : Clara Descamps; [2019]
   Keywords : Climate cooperation; EU-LAC relations; Complex Interregionalism; Euroclima; Climate mitigation;

   Abstract : Climate change is currently one of the greatest challenges of our times. Due to the urgency of the issue, a cooperation on climate mitigation has been developing at different levels in order to reach reduction emission targets. READ MORE

5. 4. Breaking bread across borders: a case study on the efficiency of the interregional educational network between France, Belgium, Luxembourg and Germany

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionen

   Author : Charlotte Saillard; [2018]
   Keywords : Multi-level governance; Greater Region; Cross-border project; Interreg; education; network;

   Abstract : Cross-border cooperation is growing mostly thanks to incentives in the form of funding under the European Regional Development Funds (ERDF) and its Interreg programme also called European Territorial Cooperation (ETC). This funding and support under EU cohesion policy, aims at reducing the economic, social and territorial disparities between the EU regions rather than between EU countries. READ MORE

6. 5. Realpolitik or reinforcement of the EU’s normative power : A Case Study on the EU’s relations with the CELAC

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Statsvetenskap

   Author : Anke Schwarzkopf; [2016]
   Keywords : European Union; Latin America and the Caribbean; normative power; Realpolitik; interregional cooperation; regional integration;

   Abstract : This research aims to understand the nature and underlying motives of the EU’s relations with the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC). The frequently claimed normative role of the EU will be examined in the context of the EU- CELAC summit relations, and the cases should be outlined that cause a switch to Realpolitik behavior. READ MORE