Analysis of European Union’s interactions with authorities of regions in its neighbourhood.

Analysis of European Union’s interactions with authorities of regions in its neighbourhood..

Analysis of European Union’s interactions with authorities of regions in its neighbourhood Order details: PhD-level case-study of 15 pages. Rich in references to the literature as well as documents relevant to the subject. The paper content includes the following elements. – Empirical evidence of EU direct interaction with non-EU regions in its neighbourhood (regional authorities in Ukraine, Georgia, North Africa, Middle East) – Which (legal) framework governs/legitimizes EU interactions with regional and local authorities in foreign states in its neighbourhood? Provisions of EU treaties, EU strategy and policy documents. – What are the criteria for the EU to engage with sub-state entities in its neighbourhood? – Is there any distinct/separate EU approach toward sub-state actors or are they engaged within the framework of EU’s bilateral relations with a state? – Which foreign policy instruments are used in engaging with foreign sub-state entities? – Which EU institutions are mostly involved when it comes to interaction with non-EU regions (European Commission (various DGs), Council, European Parliament)

Analysis of European Union’s interactions with authorities of regions in its neighbourhood.