Liberal Intergovernmentalism and Integration: A Rejoinder
In: Journal of common market studies: JCMS, Band 33, Heft 4, S. 611
ISSN: 0021-9886
In: Journal of common market studies: JCMS, Band 33, Heft 4, S. 611
ISSN: 0021-9886
In: Cooperation and conflict: journal of the Nordic International Studies Association, Band 28, Heft 2, S. 181-208
ISSN: 0010-8367
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In: Cooperation and conflict: journal of the Nordic International Studies Association, Band 28, Heft 2, S. 181-208
ISSN: 1460-3691
This article draws on an empirical study of EC energy policy between 1985 and 1992 in a theoretical discussion of the requirements for a comprehensive theory of integration for the post-1985 period. An analytical framework that improves on intergovernmentalist approaches is proposed. The author argues that a `domestic politics' approach presupposes a delineation of state strategies and state actor capability in a given issue area prior to the analysis of interstate bargaining at the EC level. Further, this approach is argued to be inadequate as a basis for a theory of integration as such, where the ability on the part of the Commission for designing policy that satisfies states' interests is argued to be a necessary condition for the achievement of integrative outcomes. Integration is defined as the intended yet often informal effect of such policy designs, and informal integration is assumed to generate political pressures towards formal integration.
In: Journal of common market studies: JCMS, Band 33, Heft 4, S. 597-610
ISSN: 0021-9886
In: NUPI working papers, 481
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In: Working papers 11
In: Internasjonal politikk, Heft 1-2, S. 37
ISSN: 0020-577X
In: Journal of common market studies: JCMS, Band 31, Heft 4, S. 473-524
ISSN: 0021-9886
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In: International affairs, Band 64, Heft 3, S. 415-430
ISSN: 0020-5850
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In: Political research quarterly: PRQ ; official journal of the Western Political Science Association and other associations, Band 46, Heft 3, S. 619
ISSN: 1938-274X
In: West European politics, Band 17, Heft 1, S. 1-30
ISSN: 0140-2382
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In: European journal of international relations, Band 1, Heft 2, S. 59-86
ISSN: 1354-0661
IN THIS ARTICLE, THE AUTHOR INVESTIGATES THE POTENTIAL FOR REFORM WITHIN THE EUROPEAN UNION (EU). SPATIAL MODELS ARE EMPLOYED TO EXPLORE THE EXTENT TO WHICH DOMESTIC CONSIDERATIONS PREVENT THE ORGANIZATION FROM INTENSIFYING COOPERATION AMONG MEMBER STATES. HE SLOWS THAT INTERGOVERNMENTALISM WILL ULTIMATELY REMAIN THE PREDOMINANT DECISION MAKING MODE DESPITE RECENT INTRODUCTION OF THE CODECISION PROCEDURE WHICH YIELDS UNCONDITIONAL BLOCKING POWER TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT. THE CAPACITY FOR INSTITUTIONAL INNOVATION IS LIMITED BECAUSE OF THE COEXISTENCE OF INTERGOVERNMENTALIST AND SUPRANATIONALIST AGENDA-SETTING PROCEDURES. THIS DUALISM OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES TO OVERTURN LEGISLATIVE DECISIONS. AFTER EXPERIENCING A DEFEAT IN THE DOMAIN OF "LOW POLITICS" GOVERNMENTS MAY CREATE 'NEGATIVE SPILLOVERS" BY ASKING FOR COMPENSATION IN THE UNANIMITY-RULED AREA OF "HIGH POLITICS."
In: European journal of international relations, Band 1, Heft 1, S. 59-86
ISSN: 1460-3713
In this article, I investigate the potential for reform within the European Union (EU). Spatial models are employed to explore the extent to which domestic considerations prevent the organization from intensifying cooperation among member states. I show that intergovernmentalism will ultimately remain the predominant decision-making mode despite recent introduction of the codecision procedure which yields unconditional blocking power to the European Parliament. The capacity for institutional innovation is limited because of the coexistence of intergovernmentalist and supranationalist agenda-setting procedures. This dualism offers opportunities to overturn legislative decisions. After experiencing a defeat in the domain of `low politics' governments may create `negative spillovers' by asking for compensation in the unanimity-ruled area of `high politics'.
In: World politics: a quarterly journal of international relations, Band 47, Heft 2, S. 441-465
ISSN: 0043-8871
THIS ARTICLE EXAMINES FOUR RECENT VOLUMES ON THE EUROPEAN UNION, EACH OF WHICH TAKES AS ITS SUBSTANTIVE AND THEORETICAL STARTING POINT THE RELAUNCHING OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY IN THE MID-1980S AROUND THE SINGLE MARKET INITIATIVE. TAKEN TOGETHER, THEY PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE ACCOUNT OF THE MOMENTOUS EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE MAASTRICHT SUMMIT. THEY ALSO PRESENT AN ACCURATE REFLECTION OF THE CURRENT STATE OF THE SUBFIELD. THEIR BASIC RESEARCH AGENDA, A CONTINUATION OF TRADITIONAL APPROACHES IN COMMUNITY STUDIES, REVOLVES AROUND THE 'BIG BANGS' OF INTEGRATION AND THE CONVENTIONAL MODELS OF NEOFUNCTIONALISM AND INTERGOVERNMENTALISM. THIS SCHOLARLY CONTINUITY GENERATES UNWELCOME CONSEQUENCES FOR THE SELECTION OF RESEARCH PUZZLES AND FOR THE ROBUSTNESS AND REACH OF THE FINDINGS. AS A REMEDY, SEVERAL STRATEGIES - SOME METHODOLOGICAL, OTHERS THEORETICAL - ARE OUTLINED FOR GENERATING NEW INSIGHTS INTO THE GROWING COMPLEXITY OF THE EUROPEAN UNION.
In: West European politics, Band 18, Heft 3, S. 175-198
ISSN: 0140-2382