A normative power or a normative hegemon? The EU and its European Neighbourhood Policy

Haukkala, Hiski. (2007) A normative power or a normative hegemon? The EU and its European Neighbourhood Policy. In European Union Studies Association (EUSA) > Biennial Conference > 2007 (10th), May 17-19, 2007, pages 24, Montreal, Canada.

Abstract

[from the introduction]. The paper is divided into three parts: First, the role of enlargement as the primary vehicle for the Union’s normative power in Europe is discussed. Next, the prospects of ENP in alleviating some of the likely problems and shortcomings are briefly analysed. The emphasis is put on the Union’s Eastern neighbourhood as it is the main forum on which the Union’s claims for normative hegemony in Europe will be put to a test in the future. As such, Ukraine is selected as a case to be discussed, as it can – due to its size and location alone – be seen as the litmus test for the viability of the Union’s new approach. The paper ends with some conclusions.