GLOBAL EUROPE: DEVELOPMENT, NEIGHBOURHOOD, ETC Flashcards
What is Article 49 TEU about?
It states that any European State respecting the values in Article 2 may apply to become a member of the Union.
What are the Copenhagen criteria?
They include:
* Stability of institutions guaranteeing democracy
* A functioning market economy
* Ability to take on membership obligations
What is the role of the European Parliament in the membership application process?
The European Parliament must give consent by a majority of its component members.
What are the 35 chapters in the accession negotiations?
They cover various policy areas and are closed only when all Member States are satisfied.
What is the Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA)?
It provides funding and support to candidate countries and potential candidates.
What are the five components of the IPA?
- Transition Assistance and Institution Building
- Cross-Border Cooperation
- Regional Development
- Human Resources Development
- Rural Development
When did the UK, Ireland, and Denmark join the EU?
1973
What significant event occurred on 23 June 2016?
The referendum for the UK to leave the EU was held.
What is the purpose of the Stabilisation and Association Agreement (SAP)?
To prepare Western Balkan partners for eventual EU membership.
What are the three aims of the SAP?
- Eventual membership
- Promote regional cooperation
- Stabilise politically and support transition to market economy
What is the Growth Plan for the Western Balkans?
It aims to bring benefits of membership before accession and includes four pillars.
What are the four pillars of the Growth Plan for the Western Balkans?
- Integrate into the EU’s single market
- Advance regional economic cooperation
- Deepen EU-related reforms
- Increase pre-accession funding
What is the status of Türkiye in the EU accession process?
Türkiye applied in 1987, was declared eligible in 1999, and negotiations began in 2005.
What is the significance of the Windsor Framework?
It includes solutions for governance and customs related to Northern Ireland post-Brexit.
What is the main goal of the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP)?
To bring the EU and its Eastern and Southern neighbours closer.
What are the three key objectives of the ENP?
- Stabilising neighbouring countries
- Promoting good governance
- Facilitating regional cooperation
What is the Union for the Mediterranean?
An intergovernmental partnership launched in 2008 for cooperation between the EU and Mediterranean countries.
What is the Eastern Partnership (EaP)?
It was formed to upgrade the EU’s relations with its eastern neighbours.
What event marked the start of accession negotiations with a candidate country?
Unanimous agreement by all Member States endorsed by the European Council.
What is the current status of Kosovo in relation to the EU?
Kosovo is a potential candidate country.
What financial assistance has the EU provided to Ukraine since the start of the war?
Close to €108 billion in financial, humanitarian, and military assistance.
What is the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area with Ukraine (DCFTA)?
A framework to enhance trade relations between the EU and Ukraine.
What was the outcome of the UK-EU negotiations regarding citizens’ rights?
Citizens’ rights were covered in the withdrawal agreement.
What was the financial settlement in the EU-UK withdrawal agreement?
It addressed the financial obligations of the UK upon leaving the EU.