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The author examines the nexus between Europeanization and conflict resolution through the prism of the Transnistria conflict in Moldova. The paper begins with a theoretical account of the conditions under which Europeanization may contribute to conflict resolution. Then the paper addresses the issue of the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP) as a possible framework for Europeanization. Moldova's attitude towards the policy and a critical assessment of ENP is made, as well as how the debates on the European integration of Moldova have shaped the debates on conflict resolution. The nature of the Europeanization mechanisms of conditionality, social learning and lesson drawing are analyzed from the perspective of their relevance for Moldova in general, and for conflict resolution in Transnistria in particular. (ECMI)

Intro -- Preface -- Methodology -- Contents -- Chapter 1: The Twenty-First Century and the Expectations Placed upon Public Administration -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Globalization, Transformation and the "Flat World" -- 1.3 Globalization and its Impact on Public Administration -- 1.4 Globalization and its Mandates on Public Administration -- 1.5 The Necessary Capabilities for Strategic Public Administration -- 1.6 Coalition Building, a Substantial Element of Modern Public Administration -- 1.7 Tactical Implementation Capacities -- 1.8 Governance in the Globalization Era: A Synopsis -- References -- Chapter 2: The European Union: Amid Globalization and Integration -- 2.1 Neofunctionalism and Intergovernmentalism -- 2.2 Economical Interests and the European Project -- 2.3 The Pursuit of Identity and Integration -- 2.3.1 Multi-Level Governance -- 2.3.2 The Integration Impetus -- 2.4 National Identity or Economic Prosperity? -- 2.5 The Influencers of European Integration -- 2.6 The Features of European Public Administration -- 2.6.1 An External, Legal Perspective -- 2.6.2 An Internal, Administrative Perspective -- 2.7 Accountability Within European Administrative Space -- 2.7.1 Instruments of Accountability -- References -- Chapter 3: The Europeanization of Romania in the Globalization Context -- 3.1 The Historical and Cultural Contexts of Romanian Public Administration -- 3.2 Romania Prior to the European Integration -- 3.2.1 The Political and Legal Conditions of the Early 1990s -- 3.2.2 The Challenges of the Europeanization Process -- 3.3 Europeanization Principles in Romania -- 3.4 Europeanization Instruments in Romania -- 3.5 Europeanization Effects in Romania -- 3.6 Synthetic Aspects of Europeanization in Romania -- References -- Cases -- Further Reading.

The Treaty of Amsterdam committed EU member states to tackle social exclusion. This book aims to explore, from an inter-disciplinary perspective, the possibilities and limitations of the attempts by the EU to co-ordinate and 'Europeanize' member states' strategies and policies

AbstractDo globalization and Europeanization lead to the deterritorialization of European mortgage markets? Neither economic globalization nor EU policies have resulted in one European mortgage market. The various European mortgage markets are still quite different from one another in many respects. In most countries national lenders continue to dominate the market even though regulation itself has been internationalized to some extent. Deterritorialization has been slow for various reasons: tax, law, cultural and structural differences play a part, but the limited market share of mortgage intermediaries and the unequal treatment of foreign mortgage lenders in some countries also form a barrier. Path‐dependent trajectories are highly important, but can sometimes be bypassed by global processes or downplayed by the entry of foreign firms. The secondary mortgage market is increasingly becoming globalized, while most primary mortgage markets remain largely national. The financial crisis may temporarily slow down securitization, while simultaneously both decreasing and increasing the globalization of mortgage regulation, firms and markets.Résumé La mondialisation et l'européanisation conduisent‐elles à la déterritorialisation des marchés hypothécaires européens? Ni la mondialisation économique ni les politiques de l'UE n'ont produit un marché unique européen du crédit hypothécaire. Au sein de l'Europe, les marchés hypothécaires restent très différents à plusieurs titres. Dans la plupart des pays, les établissements de prêt nationaux dominent encore le marché, même si on a relativement internationalisé la réglementation. La déterritorialisation se fait lentement pour plusieurs raisons; fiscalité, législation, différences culturelles et structurelles pèsent, mais la part de marché restreinte qu'occupent les intermédiaires en prêts hypothécaires, ainsi que le traitement inégal réservé aux prêteurs étrangers dans certains pays, constituent également un obstacle. Les chemins de dépendance sont particulièrement importants, bien qu'ils puissent parfois être contournés par des processus mondialisés, ou être minimisés par l'accès de sociétés étrangères. En matière de crédit hypothécaire, le marché secondaire se mondialise de plus en plus, tandis que les marchés primaires demeurent en grande partie nationaux. La crise financière va peut‐être ralentir temporairement la titrisation, tout en atténuant et renforçant parallèlement la mondialisation de la réglementation, des sociétés et des marchés du crédit hypothécaire.

The European Union projects itself as becoming "the most competitive and dynamic knowledge-driven economy by 2010" (European Parliament, 2000). Policy pronouncements advocate, beyond national specificities, a European model of economic development where kowledge drives collective and individual welfare. As a consequence, the European Union identifies as key policy priorities the development of knowledge-production and knowledge-exploitation capacities. [First lines]

The European Union projects itself as becoming "the most competitive and dynamic knowledge-driven economy by 2010" (European Parliament, 2000). Policy pronouncements advocate, beyond national specificities, a European model of economic development where kowledge drives collective and individual welfare. As a consequence, the European Union identifies as key policy priorities the development of knowledge-production and knowledge-exploitation capacities. [First lines]

"Dieser Beitrag diskutiert das Konzept der Europäisierung im Lichte der Forschung zu den Einwirkungen der Entscheidungsprozesse und Politiken der Europäischen Union. Vor der empirischen Analyse muss die konzeptionelle stehen. Daher untersucht der Autor zunächst die Gefahr der konzeptionellen Überdehnung, diskutiere Ausmaß und Intensität der Europäisierung und schlägt eine Taxonomie vor, um das Konzept zu operationalisieren und empirische Forschung zu organisieren. Die Erklärung der Europäisierung fußt auf Mechanismen und Variablen, die noch weiterer Klärung bedürfen, doch können bereits hier einige vorläufige Ergebnisse vorgestellt werden. Weitere Forschung sollte sich auf die Ebene der Politiken (und deren Interaktion mit Makro-Strukturen) konzentrieren und auf gegenseitige Befruchtung mit theoretischer Politikanalyse und Internationalen Beziehungen abzielen, um so das Risiko einer intellektuellen Segregation zu vermeiden." (Autorenreferat)