Essays about: "what is the european union"
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1. THE EU-ISRAEL RELATIONSHIP The European Union’s power projection in the Middle East.
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionenAbstract : The thesis aims to study what kind of power the EU seeks to project in its foreign policy relationship with the state of Israel and adds to the research field by testing the foreign policy diplomacy through speeches and official documents against the normative power theory as well as the market power theory. Previous research speak of the asymmetrical political relationship between the two actors because of the Israeli governments’ belief that the Union is “pro-Arab”, the financial and trade relationship since the EU is Israel’s number one trading partner and finally the theories within the research field of what kind of global power Union is. READ MORE
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2. Gender Discrimination Law Within the European Union and its Application in One of its Member States Sweden: a comparative case study.
University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för globala politiska studier (GPS)Abstract : In the thesis the aim was to compare the EU legal system with the Swedish national legal system with specific focus on gender discrimination law. Findings showed Sweden applied discrimination law in accordance with EU directives but went further than what the Gender Recast Directive, and the EU law itself, required of it. READ MORE
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3. The European Union and the 21st-century realities: A document analysis examining changes in EU policies towards Southeast Asia following the rise of China
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för globala studierAbstract : This study explores changes in the European Union’s policies towards Southeast Asia, following China’s recent increased assertiveness in the region. The study's primary objective is to investigate how the EU adapts to a shifting global political environment, as revealed through a qualitative analysis of specific EU documents concerning China's rise and its implications for the EU. READ MORE
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4. Towards Sustainable Transport: A case study on modal shift for temperature-controlled goods between northern Norway and central Europe
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate SchoolAbstract : In line with the ambitious sustainability goals set by the European Union to reduce transport emissions, there is a growing interest for sustainable freight transport across Europe. Rail transportation has emerged as a preferred mode of choice for shippers and freight forwarders, given its sustainability advantage of transporting larger volumes on longer distances. READ MORE
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5. Profitability During a Sustainability Transformation - A Case Study of a Swedish Petroleum and Biofuel Company
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionenAbstract : This report examines the financial profitability of a petroleum and biofuel company during their sustainability transformation. The case company is Preem AB, the largest fuel company in Sweden. The study finds that debt-to-equity ratios tend to increase with investments in more sustainable solutions. READ MORE