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Integration without EU membership in Europe: models, experiences, perspectives

Max Weber Programme and Department of Law, EUI, 23-24 May 2008

The aim of this international workshop was to compare four different models of integration between the EU and European countries that do not have, for the time being, an accession perspective.

In defining the geographical scope of the inquiry, the guiding principle has been to include both the Eastern and Western neighbours, and to examine both structured (ENP, EEA) and ad hoc (Russia, Switzerland) relations. The ENP and EEA cases will be examined by reference to the situation of Norway and Ukraine.

The first session provides a general overview of the relevant legal and political frameworks for 'integration without membership', and of their development perspective.

The second session is devoted to a more focused analysis of 'legal Europeanization', comparing national experiences.

The third session will have as its specific object the prospective conclusion of new agreements between the EU and the third countries concerned.

Programme (pdf.)

Final Report from Workshop (.pdf)