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VOL. 6, ISSUE 2 (2024)
European Neighbourhood Policy: Implications of the strategy
Authors
Dr. Jayaraj Amin
Abstract
In 2004, the European Union (EU) rolled out
its novel “European Neighbourhood Policy” (ENP) to promote stability, security
and prosperity in its neighbourhood in the backdrop of ‘coloured revolutions’
on its doorstep. The policy aimed to promote European political and economic
values, such as democracy, human rights, the rule of law, and a market economy,
in the neighbourhood. It offered sixteen ‘partner’ countries liberalised entry
into EU markets and economic assistance through Association Agreements. The
coupling of partners’ system with EU values and norms was presumed to erode the
psychological boundary between the EU and its neighbours, ensuring greater
security and stability in the region. The ENP is periodically reviewed to make
it more effective and inclusive. The ENP offered ‘everything but membership’ to
the partners. However, despite the best efforts of the EU, the ENP has not
realised its objectives fully. The EU’s normative hegemon role and soft power
strategy have had a limited impact on the implementation of the EU’s preferred
political values by its partners. This article analyses the background of the
ENP, its core principles and implications, suggesting the need for greater
democratisation and inclusivity.
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Pages:85-87
How to cite this article:
Dr. Jayaraj Amin "European Neighbourhood Policy: Implications of the strategy". International Journal of Sociology and Political Science, Vol 6, Issue 2, 2024, Pages 85-87
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