Introduction: Solidarity Lost? The European Union and the Crisis of One of Its Core Values

2017 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Andreas Grimmel ◽  
Susanne My Giang
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Core Values ◽  
The European Union

The Rise of the New Polish Far-right

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcin Kosman
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Catholic Church ◽  
Core Values ◽  
Comprehensive Analysis ◽  
Right Wing ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Far Right ◽  
Discursive Strategies ◽  
Positive Presentation ◽  
The Catholic Church

Abstract While much research has been done regarding right-wing discourse in modern Europe, the literature of Polish far-right discourse is still insufficient. The present paper discusses the discursive strategies of Grzegorz Braun, one of the leaders of Confederation Liberty and Independence, which were implemented by the politician during the 2019 Gdańsk mayoral campaign. In order to provide a comprehensive analysis of Braun’s discourse, audiovisual materials were included in the study. The findings show that Braun employs positive presentation of the Catholic Church and himself, and negative presentation of his opponents (LGBT activists, immigrants, the European Union, the elites), whom Braun considers to be in an alliance against Poland and its core values under the name of the “Gdańsk Pact”.

Defending core values: Human rights and the extradition of fugitives

2020 ◽  
Vol 57 (4) ◽  
pp. 581-596
Author(s):  
Asif Efrat ◽  
Abraham L Newman
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Human Rights ◽  
The United States ◽  
Core Values ◽  
Political Resistance ◽  
Theoretical Expectation ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Human Rights Abuse ◽  
The Relationship

Are states willing to overlook human rights violations to reap the fruits of international cooperation? Existing research suggests that this is often the case: security, diplomatic, or commercial gains may trump human rights abuse by partners. We argue, however, that criminal-justice cooperation might be obstructed when it undermines core values of individual freedoms and human rights, since the breach of these values exposes the cooperating state to domestic political resistance and backlash. To test our argument, we examine extradition: a critical tool for enforcing criminal laws across borders, but one that potentially threatens the rights of surrendered persons, who could face physical abuse, unfair trial, or excessive punishment by the foreign legal system. We find support for our theoretical expectation through statistical analysis of the surrender of fugitives within the European Union as well as surrenders to the United States: greater respect for human rights correlates with the surrender of fewer persons. A case study of Britain confirms that human rights concerns may affect the willingness to extradite. Our findings have important implications for debates on the relationship between human rights and foreign policy as well as the fight against transnational crime.

scholarly journals The Planned Legal Regulation of The Eu’s Post-2020 Development Policy – or An Assassination Against the Countryside

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 162-177
Author(s):  
István Finta
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Development Policy ◽  
Legal Regulation ◽  
Core Values ◽  
Basic Question ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Territorial Unit ◽  
Territorial Approach ◽  
Fundamental Values ◽  
The Eu

Abstract The European Union is a representative and guardian of fundamental values that secure the guarantees of the democratic functioning of the Member States. One of the core values of the European Union and of democracy is the rule of law, which includes, inter alia, the compliance of any interference with the law and the primacy of higher laws. The basic question is whether these core values are binding on the EU legislator itself as well? In this context, further questions can be raised such as whether the territorial approach inherent in Article 174 of the Treaty, which is the basis of the European Union’s operation, to what extent it prevails in EU law? How the countryside, as a territorial unit deserving particular attention, does appear in legislation and in EU development policy? Does the legislator strive to enforce the fundamental goals set out in the Treaty – such as strengthening cohesion, mitigating territorial differences? The paper seeks to address these issues primarily on the basis of an assessment of the EU draft legislation for the post-2020 period.

scholarly journals Dilemmas about the protection the core values in the European Union

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-23
Author(s):  
Elisabeth Kapony
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Core Values ◽  
Short Paper ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Political Debate ◽  
Precise Description ◽  
Member States ◽  
The Core ◽  
Amsterdam Treaty ◽  
The Eu

The European integration was primarily about economic cooperation, but the European Union’s role in protecting the core values in its Member States. EU values were first mentioned in the 1992 Maastricht Treaty on European Union, and since the Amsterdam Treaty the community law has a sufficiently precise description of this values, which should be respected not only by countries aspiring to the EU but also by the Member States themselves. The Lisbon Treaty defines EU values; however, nowadays the EU has to face the phenomenon when some government apparently violate these values. In recent years, defiance of core EU principles by the Polish and Hungarian governments is turning into a political debate. The European Commission has taken legal action against both governments, and the European Parliament supports this course. This short paper would like to address what the European institutions can do in these cases. Is the current treaty of the EU effective to address these phenomena?

scholarly journals How Many Chances Has Europe Got

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (Suppl. 1) ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Denis Horgan
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Big Data ◽  
Rare Diseases ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Quality Care ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Core Values ◽  
The European Union ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Potential Value

The European Union has, as one of its core values, the central ideal of equality and a strong way to measure success in this goal is through the well-being of all citizens. As part of that well-being, one key aspect is health. Politicians will tell you that, if you ask any citizen, health and healthcare will be high on the agenda - and as we live longer that will become more the case, rather than less. In the area of health much progress is being made scientifically, with breakthroughs in, for example, the way we can diagnose and treat rare diseases. New technologies are developing swiftly and coming more-and-more to the fore, while the potential value of Big Data cannot be underestimated. It is incumbent upon all stakeholders in the realm of healthcare - and especially the policymakers and legislators - to ensure that every citizen of Europe has the same rights and access to the same high quality care as his neighbour.

The Politics of the European Union

2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Herman Lelieveldt ◽  
Sebastiaan Princen
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
The European Union
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