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At a time of tremendous flux throughout Europe, this book provides solid analyses of the events and trends that are rapidly reshaping the region. Originally published as an edition of Dcedalus, this updated volume brings together leading scholars to examine such issues as the major paradigmatic shifts occurring in Eastern Europe, the long-te

Intro -- Contents -- Preface -- Chapter 1 -- Renewable Energy Community across Europe: Is Public Policy Helping or Not? -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Analysis of Relevant EU Legislation -- Last Decade -- Post-2020 -- Acknowledging Community Energy -- Final Legislation -- Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Biographical Sketches -- Chapter 2 -- A Review of the Cryptic Diversity of the Viviparous Lizard, Zootoca vivipara (Lichtenstein, 1823) (Squamata: Lacertidae) in Central Europe and Its Postglacial Re-Colonization Out of the Carpathian Basin: Chromosomal and Molecular Data -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Karyotype Characteristics -- Diversity in Central Europe -- Re-Colonization -- Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Chapter 3 -- European Countries and EU Politics: Does It Matter Who Governs? The Impact of Political Decisions in Europe -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Theoretical Framework -- 3. Methodological Framework -- 3.1. General Research Methodology -- 3.2. Data Collection and Analyses -- 3.3. Selection of Research Topic -- 3.4. Selection of Research Countries -- 3.5. Positioning of Party Political Preferences -- 4. The Evolution of Irregular Migrants' Access to Housing -- 4.1. The Evolution of Irregular Migrants' Access to Housing in Germany -- 4.2. The Evolution of Irregular Migrants' Access to Housing in the UK -- 4.3. The Evolution of Irregular Migrants' Access to Housing in the Netherlands -- 5. The Evolution of Facilitating Irregular Migrants' Access to Housing -- 5.1. The Evolution of Facilitating Irregular Migrants' Access to Housing in Germany -- 5.2. The Evolution of Facilitating Irregular Migrants' Access to Housing in the UK -- 5.3. The Evolution of Facilitating Irregular Migrants' Access to Housing in the Netherlands -- Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Biographical Sketch.

Events in Europe in the year to mid-2012 were dominated by economic and financial problems that threatened to break apart the euro, the common currency used by 17 European nations; the potential disintegration of the currency was generally agreed to spell disaster on a global scale. The risk of a partial or total breakup grew during the year as governments failed to achieve consensus on big, bold solutions and continued to muddle through. The effect of the financial crisis was evident across Europe not only in poor or negative economic growth rates but in the fact that, by mid-2012, ten of the 17 eurozone countries had changed their governments. Adapted from the source document.

Intro -- Foreword: Social Progress around the Globe -- Introduction: Social Progress in Europe -- Chapter 1 Basic Human Needs -- Chapter 2 Foundations of Well-being -- Chapter 3 Opportunity -- Chapter 4 European Countries at a Glance -- Conclusion -- Glossary -- Index -- Resources.

It is argued that Europe isn't the good 'global citizen' it claims to be in that its foreign policy preoccupations tend to internal, and the 'European economy' is better described as a heterogeneous entity than a single movement. The article also takes to task Europe's social model as being unfriendly to immigrants and its health care as being mostly substandard for the insured. Adapted from the source document.

Mitchell Young While, as the name of this blog reflects, knowledge has become a central concern in European policymaking internally, it has not made the same inroads into the EU's external policy discourses. This neglect of knowledge in the field of international relations is not limited to the EU, but given the European policy context, […]
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In this section on the Capabilities, Trends & Economics of regional military defense capabilities, the military trends & priorities of Europe are assessed. A discussion of the European defense debate characterizes diverse national defense policies as a hindrance to a cohesive approach within the European Union. Discussion of NATO operations identifies current deployment & limited capabilities in Iraq & Africa, cooperation, & future NATO expansion. The European Security & Defense Policy (ESDP) national force developments address conflict, & terrorism in individual countries. The strengthening euro, & new initiatives by the European Defense Agency (EDA) indicate growth that is further supported by Italian, French, Greek, & UK military fiscal policy. Analysis of the non-NATO European defense identifies challenges to Croatia, & downsizing and budget cuts for Sweden. A detailed assessment follows of NATO & non-NATO countries military capabilities that inventories troops, organizations by service & equipment, deployment, & foreign forces. Tables. J. Harwell