Essays about: "veto players"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 14 essays containing the words veto players.

  1. 1. CUSTOMISING EU ENERGY EFFICIENCY POLICY - The national strategy behind implementing Article 7 of the EU Energy Efficiency Directive 2012: a case study of Sweden

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Isabell Börjesson; [2022-06-22]
    Keywords : EU; Policy implementation; Customisation; Rational choice institutionalism; Sociological institutionalism; Sweden; Energy Efficiency Directive; 2012 27 EU;

    Abstract : This Master Thesis examines the topic of Member States (MS) implementation of EU policy, with the two-folded aim of studying how and why MS customise EU policy in the manner that is proceeded with. The strategy behind MS implementation of EU policy is hence at centre stage and is analysed through the development of an innovative theoretical framework. READ MORE

  2. 2. Advancing The Veto-Player Framework : A Study Of The Conditions Under Which Fragmentation Influences The Likelihood Of A Peace Agreement

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för freds- och konfliktforskning

    Author : Alanna Smart; [2021]
    Keywords : armed conflict; fragmentation; rebel groups; veto players; outbidding; preferences;

    Abstract : Recent research has recognised the complexity of fragmented conflicts; however, debate exists regarding when and how fragmentation hinders peace processes. This study addresses this lacuna, by investigating the conditions under which fragmentation affects the likelihood of a peace agreement. READ MORE

  3. 3. Pension Reform in Continental Europe : A comparative study of pension reform in Germany and France during the years ofausterity 1990-2010.

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Per Grönroos (fd. Johansson); [2018]
    Keywords : Political science; pension policy; institutionalism; Germany; France; Europe; conservative welfare states; continental welfare states; retrenchment; comparative; welfare state regimes; Gerhard Schröder; Alain Juppé; unions; Bismarckian welfare states; veto player; reform capacity; Statsvetenskap; pensionspolitik; institutionalism; Tyskland; Frankrike; Europa; konservativa välfärdsstater; kontinentala välfärdstater; åtstramningspolitik; komparativ; välfärdsregimer; Gerhard Schröder; Alain Juppé; fackförbund; vetospelare; reformkapacitet;

    Abstract : As demographic and economic contexts have shifted, the need for pension systems to reform has increased. Often, however, these systems have proved difficult to change – especially in continental Europe. READ MORE

  4. 4. Unexpected Headwind : A Mexican case study of a policy proposal's failure – and the effects this failure had on subsequent re-mobilisation efforts

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Stina Wennö; [2017]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : The study sets out to contribute to research regarding the failure of a gender equality policy proposal. This case study, drawn from Mexico, examines the proposed legislation on “Violence against women in politics”. READ MORE

  5. 5. Forcing Them to Therapy:The Effect of Veto Players on Mediation Incidence

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för freds- och konfliktforskning

    Author : Lukas Hegele; [2017]
    Keywords : Mediation Onset; Veto Players; Conflict Management; Armed Conflict;

    Abstract : Do conflict parties’ characteristics influence mediation onset? Using the veto player theory, this study addresses the question why and under what circumstances mediation occurs. The predictions made by veto player theory correspond with why conflicts are, or become more intense and longer (Cunningham 2006). READ MORE