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why did demark and the Uk take so long to join the EU?
French President repeatedly vetoed their applications
why did EU admit so many central and easter european countries at the same time?
helping political stability for their neighbors
Which important judicial principle was established in the case Van Gend en Loos v. Nederlandse Administratie der Belastingen
direct effect
which was not involved in 2004 enlargement?
Bulgaria
what differentiates supranational and intergovernmental organizations?
intergovernmental allows states to retain sovereignty, while supranational governments do not
which is not part of the Copenhagen criteria?
adoption of euro as a currency
what is the relationship between the Lisbon treaty and the Constitutional treaty?
The Lisbon Treaty entered into force after minor adjustments were made to the Constitutional Treaty
which best characterizes the role of treaties in EU integration
important, but not sole, driver of integration
which treaty is no longer in force?
european coal and steel community
which was established in 1949 to maintain and develop rule of law, human rights and fundamental freedoms?
council of europe
pluralism
All interests that exist in society will organize themselves into groups that seek to affect decision-making
In Chapter 1 it was shown that the European Social Fund was incorporated into the EEC treaty due to pressure from Italy. This is an example of
political spillover
The claim that major decisions in the European Council can only be made if there is prior agreement between the French president and the German chancellor best fits which theory?
intergovernmentalism
The fact that not all EU-member states recognize Kosovo’s independence is an example of:
logic of diversity
notion of path of dependency is most associated with
historical institutionalism
To which approach belongs a study that analyzes the voting behavior of members of the European Parliament?
legislative politics
which feature do functional and neofunctional governments share?
Functional needs are an important driver of cooperation between nation states
which insight is not associated with multilevel governance
The power of national governments to influence integration has increased over the last decades.
which best characterizes the comparative politics approach to studying the EU?
eu shares many characteristics to national governments, so studying it as such allows insights
which forms part of the theory of supranational governance?
the pace of integration varies across policy areas
what are the Copenhagen Criteria?
political and economic conditions for membership in the EU
when did Croatia hold its referendum for EU membership?
January 2012
According to the 'new approach' to enlargement unveiled in 2011, which chapters will be amongst the first to be opened?
law chapters
which is an incorrect statement regarding the economic crisis
It has increased the EU's attractiveness to candidate countries
which of the following is true?
Support for enlargement is low in both member states and candidate countries
how many states were in the EU after the 2013 balkan enlargement
28
Which of the following theories provide an explanation for the member states' acceptance of Eastern enlargement?
Social constructivism
which country has rejected EU membership twice
Norway
the rise in which key factor is holding up enlargement?
bilateral disputes
which of the following enlargements was most complex for the EU
eastern enlargement
According to Marc F. Plattner, how does "illiberal democracy" challenge the traditional understanding of democracy?
rejecting protection of individual rights and the rule of law
What challenge did the Central and Eastern European countries face when transitioning to market economies?
needing to combine old institutions with new ones, leading to mixed results
Which of the following is a key concern associated with the rise of illiberal democracy in Europe?
The potential erosion of the European Union's foundational values
What was a common strategic goal for all Central and Eastern European countries (CEECs) during their transition from centrally planned economies?
joining the EU as soon as possible
What is the main argument presented by Viktor Orbán regarding illiberal democracy?
embraces democracy, rejects liberalism
What is one potential outcome if illiberal democracy continues to rise within the European Union?
EU may face pressure to expel members based on violations of core values
According to the Varieties of Capitalism (VoC) theory, what characterizes Coordinated Market Economies (CMEs)?
Economic activities are coordinated largely through specific non-market institutions.
traditional conservatism v national populism
Nationalist populism is increasingly merging with traditional conservatism
Which approach to economic transition involves rapid and radical reforms, often resulting in short-term economic hardships such as unemployment and recession?
shock therapy
Which Central and Eastern European country is identified in the text as closely resembling the Liberal Market Economy (LME) model during its transition?
estonia
which two countries lost leadership in the Euro Crisis
france and germany
which part of the city did the Berlin Wall wall in?
West Berlin
Which European crisis led to the establishment of the AfD (Alternative für Deutschland)?
euro crisis
why was germany labeled “sick man of europe” in the 2000s
loss of competitiveness
Which German Chancellor initiated "Ostpolitik"?
Willy Brandt
what is Nordstream 2?
gas pipeline
how many spies were employed by the Stasi in the 1970s
200,000
what energy source was dominated by germany in the 1950s
coal
Which nation struggled with Prussia for German leadership during the 19th century?
austria
Which party gained the most seats in the Bundestag in the election in 2021?
social democrats (SPD)
