EU Integration and Member States' Sovereignty

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What motivated EU member states to delegate and pool sovereignty?

To implement political ideologies

To secure national preferences (correct)

To increase national pride

To enhance military power

Which statement best describes the primary emphasis behind EU integration?

Political motivations from member states

Cultural uniformity among member states

Economic preferences and global changes (correct)

Strong historical alliances within Europe

What was the UK government's main concern regarding EU membership in the 1960s?

Increased immigration from Europe

Fear of economic stagnation

Limiting national sovereignty (correct)

Loss of cultural identity

What economic alliance was the UK involved in that contributed to its reluctance to join the EU during the 1960s?

Commonwealth Signup and view all the answers

What was France's main concern regarding the UK's potential membership in the EU?

Weakened Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Signup and view all the answers

During the 1960s, what change affected the UK's trade dynamics, making it less competitive?

Limitations on trade with the Commonwealth Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following stages illustrates the initial phase of EU integration involving competition between actors?

Stage 1: Competition for state priorities Signup and view all the answers

Which assertion accurately reflects the UK's view on joining the EU as expressed by Hugh Gaitskell?

There were doubts about the economic advantages of EU membership. Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant reason for the EU's enlargement process initially being interesting regarding the market?

The ambition of Balkan countries for membership. Signup and view all the answers

What does President von der Leyen identify as central to the Commission's agenda?

Enlargement of the EU. Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the tensions between North Macedonia and Bulgaria regarding EU membership?

A treaty was established to improve relations. Signup and view all the answers

What challenge did Albania face on its journey to EU membership?

Alignment with EU political standards. Signup and view all the answers

Which countries showed a more favorable view towards EU enlargement according to the Eurobarometer?

Lithuania and Poland. Signup and view all the answers

What was President Juncker's position on EU enlargement during his term?

No prospects for any enlargement. Signup and view all the answers

What factor has led to the concept of 'enlargement fatigue' within the EU?

Concerns about the integration of new members. Signup and view all the answers

What was the nature of the 2004 pro-European wave in relation to the EU enlargement?

An effort to implement EU criteria in candidate countries. Signup and view all the answers

What role do socialisation bodies play in sociological institutionalism?

They help individuals internalise social norms. Signup and view all the answers

Discursive institutionalism emphasizes the significance of which aspect over traditional institutional power?

Ideas and ideational innovations Signup and view all the answers

Which institution is responsible for legislative power within the EU system?

The Council and the European Parliament together with the Commission Signup and view all the answers

What does Robert Dahl's concept of opposition refer to in the context of the EU?

Opposition to policy and polity within the EU Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following characters is NOT a feature of the EU's political regime?

Clear hierarchical governance by a single state Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following groups is portrayed as gaining influence according to new parliamentarists?

European Parliament through ideational interactions Signup and view all the answers

In the context of the EU, soft Euroscepticism refers to which of the following?

Critique of specific policies rather than the institution Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the CJEU within the EU system?

To interpret EU law and ensure compliance Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of contestation in international relations?

Expressing disapproval of specific norms Signup and view all the answers

According to constructivism, what does reality depend on?

The preferences and behaviors shaped by social interactions Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the relationship between institutions and individual preferences in constructivism?

Institutions shape both behaviors and identities of individuals Signup and view all the answers

What does the deliberative turn emphasize in political decision-making?

The importance of informed argumentation and persuasion Signup and view all the answers

In what way is constructivism similar to neo-functionalism?

Both are interested in the formation of preferences through interactions Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements aligns with the constructivist perspective?

Changing interactions can redefine interests and identities Signup and view all the answers

How do constructivists view the preferences of political actors?

They consider them as arising from social interaction processes Signup and view all the answers

What is one reason why some actors are considered more important than others in the deliberative approach?

Their ability to engage in effective argumentation Signup and view all the answers

What significant economic event occurred under Helmut Kohl's leadership in relation to Poland?

Exports to Poland increased by 120% Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary concern of the UK regarding EU enlargement during the era of Margaret Thatcher and John Major?

To distract from deeper integration issues Signup and view all the answers

What phenomenon marked the 'end of the permissive consensus' in the 1990s related to EU integration?

Increased unemployment and popular discontent Signup and view all the answers

Which two types of Euroscepticism are defined by Paul Taggart?

Hard Euroscepticism and Soft Euroscepticism Signup and view all the answers

What do Europhiles believe regarding the European Union?

They support the idea of supranational institutions and the liberal market economy. Signup and view all the answers

Which concept is associated with Robert Schuman regarding Europe?

European federation as essential for peace Signup and view all the answers

What was Jacques Delors' vision of Europe characterized as?

A federation of nation states with limited integration Signup and view all the answers

How did the number of referendums on EU issues change post-Maastricht?

The number of referendums increased Signup and view all the answers

What does the process of integration primarily involve?

A change of political activities aimed at a new center Signup and view all the answers

What is the concept of 'spill-over' in the context of integration?

The generation of pressure to create new policies from existing ones Signup and view all the answers

How did neo-functionalism view the integration process in the 1980s?

As a phase confirmed by the developments at the EU level Signup and view all the answers

What role does the European Commission play according to the concepts outlined?

It acts independently to create new policy agendas Signup and view all the answers

What is one critique of the determinist approach in the context of integration?

It fails to account for the influence of domestic politics Signup and view all the answers

What emphasis does post-functionalism place in the study of EU integration?

The importance of member state domestic politics Signup and view all the answers

Which institution is known for its 'audacious' interpretations of treaties within the EU framework?

The European Court of Justice Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of civil society is increasing in relation to EU integration?

The presence of interest groups and organizations advocating in Brussels Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

EU Foundation

The EU's foundations lie in treaties, institutions, and policies.
Students should be able to locate EU member states and candidate countries on a blank map.

What is the EU?

The EU is a political system.
Council of Ministers: a legislative institution with 10 main formations, holds a 6-month presidency (currently Hungary, previously Belgium and next Poland).
European Commission: a legislative body, adopts legislation, and elects the commission president.
Court of Auditors: verifies the accuracy of the EU budget’s implementation.
Exclusive competences: areas where only the EU legislates (competition policy, customs union, monetary policy for eurozone members, common fishery policy).
Shared competences: areas where both the EU and member states can legislate (internal market, agriculture, social regulations, environmental regulations, consumer protection, etc.).
Supporting competences: areas where member states take decisions, supported by the EU (transport, energy, health, industry, culture, education, tourism, youth, sport and vocational training).
Coordination of economic, social policy and employment.
All other policies are considered exclusive member states competences such as taxation and public spending.

How did the EU get here?

The EU's development is a result of ideas, crises, and failures.
Post-World War II: Europe's transformation motivated the creation of international organizations and a shift away from a nation-state model to a more integrated approach.
1990s collapse of communism and challenges shaped the EU’s focus.

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Explore the motivations behind EU member states' decisions to delegate and pool sovereignty. This quiz delves into the historical context of EU integration, focusing on key concerns of member states, particularly the UK, during the 1960s. Test your knowledge on the dynamics that shaped the EU’s formation and enlargement processes.