| Author (Person) | Longhurst, Kerry |
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| Publisher | French Institute of International Relations (IFRI) |
| Series Title | IFRI Policy Papers: Russie.Nei.Visions |
| Series Details | Number 32 |
| Publication Date | July 2008 |
| Content Type | Research Paper |
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Summary: The European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP) is at a crossroads. Over the course of France's EU Presidency the Union of the Mediterranean will be launched and the Polish-Swedish proposal for an "Eastern Partnership" will be elaborated upon. These initiatives challenge the ENP and cast doubt over the EU's ability to keep the southern and eastern neighbourhoods together under one roof. This paper argues that whilst the EU should maintain its "balanced approach" to its neighbourhood, it should at the same time develop more differentiation within ENP, which will strengthen the policy. To this end, the EU should recognise, more sincerely and practically, the European aspirations of the eastern neighbours by stating explicitly that ENP is not an end in itself, but rather a route to possible membership. |
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https://www.ifri.org/en/publications/enotes/russieneivisions/injecting-more-differentiation-european-neighbourhood-policy
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| Subject Categories | Politics and International Relations |
| Subject Tags | European Neighbourhood Policy [ENP] |
| Keywords | Eastern Partnership |
| Countries / Regions | Ukraine |
