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According to the text, which theory argues that every crisis of European integration can eventually be turned into an opportunity?
According to the text, which theory argues that every crisis of European integration can eventually be turned into an opportunity?
What is the basis of the optimism of neo-functionalists and supranationalists during European integration crises?
What is the basis of the optimism of neo-functionalists and supranationalists during European integration crises?
Which institution is mentioned as an example of a supranational and autonomous actor in the European Union?
Which institution is mentioned as an example of a supranational and autonomous actor in the European Union?
What is considered as an engine and safeguard of integration according to the text?
What is considered as an engine and safeguard of integration according to the text?
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Which theory tends to share a pessimistic outlook and negative expectations regarding European crises according to the text?
Which theory tends to share a pessimistic outlook and negative expectations regarding European crises according to the text?
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What does the text suggest can find effective responses at the European level during crises?
What does the text suggest can find effective responses at the European level during crises?
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According to the text, what re-creates demands for supranational integration?
According to the text, what re-creates demands for supranational integration?
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Which court is mentioned as an autonomous actor in the European Union?
Which court is mentioned as an autonomous actor in the European Union?
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What is considered as a safeguard of integration according to neo-functionalists and supranationalists?
What is considered as a safeguard of integration according to neo-functionalists and supranationalists?
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What is the basis of the optimism of neo-functionalists and supranationalists during European integration crises?
What is the basis of the optimism of neo-functionalists and supranationalists during European integration crises?
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According to Hooghe and Marks' postfunctionalist theory, how do they view domestic Euroscepticism?
According to Hooghe and Marks' postfunctionalist theory, how do they view domestic Euroscepticism?
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What does the politicization of European integration lead to, according to the text?
What does the politicization of European integration lead to, according to the text?
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Which event is associated with the Empty chair crisis and the intergovernmental critique of neo-functionalist assumptions?
Which event is associated with the Empty chair crisis and the intergovernmental critique of neo-functionalist assumptions?
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According to the text, how do governments act in relation to domestic and European politics?
According to the text, how do governments act in relation to domestic and European politics?
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What is the outcome of an intergovernmental theory, according to the text?
What is the outcome of an intergovernmental theory, according to the text?
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In the event of a democracy and rule of law crisis, what might Member States prioritize, according to the text?
In the event of a democracy and rule of law crisis, what might Member States prioritize, according to the text?
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What does New Intergovernmentalism focus on, as per the European Integration Theory?
What does New Intergovernmentalism focus on, as per the European Integration Theory?
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How is the EU described in terms of its identity and values, based on the text?
How is the EU described in terms of its identity and values, based on the text?
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What is one criticism faced by the EU, as mentioned in the text?
What is one criticism faced by the EU, as mentioned in the text?
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What is one common point of debate regarding the European Union, as per the text?
What is one common point of debate regarding the European Union, as per the text?
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According to European Integration Theory, what issues are interconnected in the context of EU legitimacy?
According to European Integration Theory, what issues are interconnected in the context of EU legitimacy?
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What is a characteristic of representation in the EU for smaller Member States?
What is a characteristic of representation in the EU for smaller Member States?
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How does low voter turnout in European Parliament elections impact the Union?
How does low voter turnout in European Parliament elections impact the Union?
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What is a perceived limitation of the European Parliament's role in policy initiation and accountability?
What is a perceived limitation of the European Parliament's role in policy initiation and accountability?
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Which crises are identified by European Integration Theory as challenges faced by the EU?
Which crises are identified by European Integration Theory as challenges faced by the EU?
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How has the EU's response to crises been perceived in terms of its impact on citizen alienation?
How has the EU's response to crises been perceived in terms of its impact on citizen alienation?
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What is uncertain about the EU's future direction according to theories in European Integration?
What is uncertain about the EU's future direction according to theories in European Integration?
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What has put the EU's model in question according to some theories?
What has put the EU's model in question according to some theories?
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Which authors are mentioned as contributors to literature on European Integration?
Which authors are mentioned as contributors to literature on European Integration?
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Study Notes
- European Integration Theory is used to explain the EU and its crises
- Legitimacy is a multi-dimensional issue for the EU, with input and output legitimacy interconnected
- Absence of minority interests in the EU, but smaller Member States are proportionally better represented
- Low voter turnout in European Parliament elections undermines the empowerment of the Union
- The EU lacks the ability for the European Parliament to initiate policies and hold the European Commission accountable
- European Integration Theory identifies several crises: Economic and Financial, Migration, Brexit, and Rule of Law
- The EU's response to crises has been questioned, alienating citizens and undermining its legitimacy
- The EU's future direction is uncertain, with debates over intergovernmentalism versus supranationalism, enlargement, and governance networks
- EU crises have put the EU as a model in question, with uncertainty around the EU's ability to survive according to some theories
- Literature on European Integration includes works by Haas, Moravcsik, Dehousse, and others, with theories such as Neofunctionalism, Liberal Intergovernmentalism, and Comparative Federalism.
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Test your knowledge of European integration theories with a focus on neo-functionalism and supranationalism. Explore the concepts of crisis and opportunity within the context of European integration, as well as the role of supranational and autonomous actors in the process.
