scholarly journals On European Green Deal and Sustainable Development Policy (the Case of Romania)

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (21) ◽  
pp. 12233
Author(s):  
Melania-Gabriela Ciot
Keyword(s):  
Well Being ◽  
Research Strategies ◽  
Member States ◽  
Central Eastern Europe ◽  
Administrative Capacity ◽  
Climate Neutrality ◽  
Good Preparation ◽  
Consistent Support ◽  
Adequate Design ◽  
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Reaching the EU climate-neutrality objective in 2050 is very ambitious, especially for the Member States from Central-Eastern Europe. All the Member States will face challenges of transformational changes, but a good preparation of their administrative capacity will be a consistent support. The aim of this article is to analyze Romania’s decision-making process for the implementation of the European Green Deal Strategy, reflected in its administrative capacity. For achieving this goal, an interesting model of analysis was elaborated, which takes into consideration three levels and dimensions: strategic (with executive and legislative dimensions), administrative (national and regional dimensions) and outcomes (assessed from a well-being lens and public opinions surveys). The model will be applied at the European and national levels (Romania). It uses qualitative research strategies and methods. The transversal character of the EGD strategy, the coordination needed for its implementation, and the interdependencies and regional approach are important components that pave the way for the elaboration of the National Green Deal Plan, which becomes compulsory for an adequate design of the sustainable, adaptive, and mature Romanian administrative capacity. In addition, the article proposes a few recommendations at the national and local levels for the preparation of a better implementation of the EGD.

scholarly journals Socio-economic Disparity problems and Convergence Policy in the EU States

2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-48
Author(s):  
Elena Dubra
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Convergence Theory ◽  
Socioeconomic Indicators ◽  
Social Situations ◽  
Member States ◽  
Eu Member States ◽  
Policy Goals ◽  
Economic Strategies ◽  
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The purpose of this paper is to investigate socio-economic development condition and convergence evaluation in the EU-28 states in the context of the EU policy goals. The arm of this research is to estimate socioeconomic disparities and convergence problems in the European states by applying real valuations of well-being situations and economic development challenges in the EU member states. The research methodology is based on the European Commission legitimate documents application and socio-economic strategies, on the convergence theory and convergence scenario calculations and the socioeconomic forecasts analysis in the EU states. This research presents information about different socioeconomic indicators, indexes, and scheme of information`s flows for convergence level estimation. This study contains objectives and general outlines of period 2014-2020 in the framework of Europe as a whole, as well its impact on the EU member states economies and living conditions. Changes in the main socioeconomic concepts impact on EU convergence policy and rapidity of convergence depends on the initial discrepancy of the development level in the EU states. The efficiency of European convergence policy can also be improved by significant economic growth and by a clever choice of the country-specific social activities. This research investigates above information for social situations estimations in EU states as well as GDP growth, unemployment, population’s income level and different welfare indicators. The main results reflect the overall economic situation valuation in the EU countries and present European convergence policy’s impact on social development in the European states. The conclusions contain socio-economic situations appreciation in the context of European strategy goals and social inequality problems clarification in the EU states.

scholarly journals Ocena zgodności z prawem Unii Europejskiej poselskiego projektu nowelizacji ustawy o ochronie zwierząt oraz niektórych innych ustaw

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (68) ◽  
pp. 110-121
Author(s):  
Bartosz Pawłowski
Keyword(s):  
Well Being ◽  
General Interest ◽  
Eu Law ◽  
Freedom Of Establishment ◽  
Member States ◽  
Animal Protection ◽  
Intended Purpose ◽  
Freedom Of Services ◽  
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In the author’s opinion, the Bill concerns issues partially regulated by the EU law and interferes with the freedom of establishment and the freedom of services guaranteed by the treaties. This does not constitute a breach of the EU law, but the introduced restrictions do not have a proper justification in terms of their proportionality to the intended purpose of the regulation. An argument that similar legal solutions are in force in other Member States was not recognized to be such a justification. According to the author, although the changes contained in the Bill may serve the overriding general interest, that is animal well-being, the compliance of the provisions with the EU law may be challenged. In the remaining scope, the Bill is compliant with the EU law, with an exception of the amendments to the Act on Animal Protection that ban slaughter without stunning in an abattoir or a slaughterhouse.

Rows over EU funding abuse may affect budget reform

2018 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
Poor Control ◽  
Member States ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Political Consequences ◽  
Central Eastern Europe ◽  
Budget Reform ◽  
Eu Project ◽  
Financial Losses ◽  
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Subject The misuse of EU structural and cohesion funds in eastern member states. Significance Aside from financial losses, cases where the EU is defrauded in Central-Eastern Europe (CEE) have political consequences at EU level, diminishing trust and eroding commitment to the EU project among core members. Leading member states are increasingly frustrated with the EU’s inability to forestall or prosecute large-scale misuse of taxpayers’ money. Impacts Diminished cohesion will adversely affect the EU’s global position and benefit such geopolitical adversaries as Russia. Poor control of fraud may tarnish the EU’s credibility internally and boost populist and Eurosceptic forces in Western member states. EU efforts to institute more intrusive monitoring or funding conditionality may fuel nationalist rhetoric in CEE.

Food fears will add to insecurities in eastern EU

2017 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Eastern Europe ◽  
Member States ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Eu Member States ◽  
Central Eastern Europe ◽  
The World ◽  
Central Eastern ◽  
East West ◽  
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Subject Alleged discrepancies between the quality of foods on sale in the western and eastern EU. Significance Governments in eastern EU member states are recycling long-heard rumours that multinational food brands sold there are of poorer quality than in western states. Tests by some national authorities appear to confirm these fears. Such practices would not be illegal, but they exacerbate broader worries about second-class citizenship in Central-Eastern Europe (CEE), compounded by uncertainty over the direction the EU will take in coming months. Impacts The east-west divide will deepen as a new front is opened ahead of a likely EU reform push later this year. CEE’s political significance will receive a momentary boost as countries show a united front on one of only a handful of issues. A reaction against multinationals from within the EU could make protectionism more respectable elsewhere in the world.

Cross-Generational Investment Behavior and the Impact on Personal Finance

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 16-18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexander Zureck ◽  
Julius Reiter ◽  
Martin Svoboda
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Convergence Theory ◽  
Socioeconomic Indicators ◽  
Social Situations ◽  
Member States ◽  
Eu Member States ◽  
Policy Goals ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Eu

The purpose of this paper is to investigate socio-economic development condition and convergence evaluation in the EU-28 states in the context of the EU policy goals. The aim of this research is to estimate socioeconomic disparities and convergence problems in the European states by applying real valuations of well-being situations and economic development challenges in the EU member states. The research methodology is based on the European Commission legitimate documents application and socio-economic strategies, on the convergence theory and convergence scenario calculations along with socioeconomic forecasts analysis in the EU states. This research presents information about different socioeconomic indicators, indexes, and scheme of information`s flows for convergence level estimation. This study contains objectives and general outlines of period 2014-2020 in the framework of Europe as a whole, as well its impact on the EU member states economies and living conditions. Changes in the main socioeconomic concepts impact on EU convergence policy and rapidity of convergence depends on the initial discrepancy of the development level in the EU states. The efficiency of European convergence policy can also be improved by significant economic growth and by a clever choice of the country-specific social activities. This research investigates above information for social situations estimations in EU states as well as GDP growth, unemployment, population’s income level and different welfare indicators. The main results reflect the overall economic situation valuation in the EU countries and present European convergence policy’s impact on social development in the European states. The conclusions contain socio-economic situations appreciation in the context of European strategy goals and social inequality problems clarification in the EU states.

scholarly journals The 2019 ‘Fitness Check’ of State Aid Modernisation Reform of 2012—An Opportunity to Redefine and Reintroduce Sustainability into the EU/EEA State Aid Rules? The Example of the Transport Sector

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (22) ◽  
pp. 6328 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cyndecka
Keyword(s):  
Public Support ◽  
Well Being ◽  
State Intervention ◽  
State Aid ◽  
Transport Sector ◽  
Market Regulation ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Policy Objective ◽  
Member States ◽  
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This article intends to launch a discussion on the possibilities of introducing more sustainability into the rules on granting State aid. State aid law constitutes a crucial part of the internal market regulation. In principle, granting public support to companies is prohibited in the European Union (EU) as such state intervention distorts competition. In some cases, however, aid may be allowed if it pursues a legitimate public policy objective such as research, regional development, transport or environmental protection. In 2017, the EU Member States spent EUR 116.2 billion, i.e., 0.76% of GDP, on State aid at the EU level. While aid to the environment and energy saving promotes sustainability, the question is whether other types of aid also do so. This article provides a brief explanation of the rationale behind State aid control, explains how ‘good aid’ may be approved by the European Commission or EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA) before it is granted by the Member States and proposes taking a closer look at the current guidelines for granting aid in the transport sector. This sector has a serious impact on the environment and human well-being, while it is heavily subsidised by the state.

scholarly journals Multiple Criteria Evaluation of the EU Country Sustainable Construction Industry Lifecycles

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (11) ◽  
pp. 3733
Author(s):  
Arturas Kaklauskas ◽  
Edmundas Kazimieras Zavadskas ◽  
Arune Binkyte-Veliene ◽  
Agne Kuzminske ◽  
Justas Cerkauskas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Well Being ◽  
Multiple Criteria ◽  
Macro Level ◽  
Sustainable Construction ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Decision Matrix ◽  
Member States ◽  
Eu Member States ◽  
The Uk ◽  
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This article looks at the trends and success of the sustainable construction industries in the EU member states, the UK and Norway. The research, covering the past three decades, revealed that different quality of life, macroeconomic, human development, construction and well-being factors define the sustainable construction industries in the EU member states, the UK and Norway. A multiple criteria decision matrix was created and analysed to look at the EU member countries, the UK and Norway from the perspective of their macro level environment and construction industries. Assessments of the sustainable construction industries were completed by using the COmplex PRoportional Assessment (COPRAS) and Degree of Project Utility and Investment Value Assessments (INVAR), two analysis methods. A look was taken at the dependencies linking the indicators related to the construction industries and macro level in the EU member countries, the UK and Norway. Then, the multiple criteria analysis of the construction industry’s utility degree and performances were completed, and recommendations were generated. A country’s perceived image and success can influence the economic behaviour of consumers. By and large, advanced and successful countries rarely become associated with a negative national image and their products and services rarely suffer negative consequences due to such association. This research, then, offers findings that can assist potential buyers in more rational decision-making when choosing of products and services based on a country of origin.

scholarly journals Well-Being Impact on Banking Systems

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 134
Author(s):  
Iulia Cristina Iuga ◽  
Larisa-Loredana Dragolea
Keyword(s):  
Panel Data ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Household Consumption ◽  
Member States ◽  
Banking Systems ◽  
Eu Member States ◽  
Internet Users ◽  
Unique Approach ◽  
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The present research focuses on the influence of the well-being indicators, more specifically, the indicators reflecting the life quality on the banking systems evolution from the EU member states. The study offers a unique approach to comparing the two country groups: the eurozone countries and the EU noneuro countries during the 2008–2019 period. The model is estimated with the help of the OLS method by using panel data. The study aims to identify which life quality indicators significantly influence the EU member states’ banking systems evolution and develop models dividing the countries into two groups. Our conclusions show that, among all the determinant factors analysed in this study, household consumption and internet users strongly influence all EU countries’ banking systems.

scholarly journals Europeanization in EU External Relations after the Eastward Enlargement: Complications and Bypasses to Greater Engagement with the Eastern ENP Countries

2013 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ivan F Dumka
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Coalition Building ◽  
Member States ◽  
New Members ◽  
Eu Policy ◽  
Administrative Capacity ◽  
Strategic Behaviour ◽  
External Relations ◽  
Normative Entrapment ◽  
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Emphasizing Poland and its relations with Ukraine, this paper applies a Europeanization framework to examine the uploading of external relations policies by EU members. It argues that as enlargement has shortened the list of countries to which the EU has made membership commitments, normative entrapment will not be at work in its external relations, nor address the more fractious nature of EU decision-making brought on by a larger and more diverse membership. This results in strategic behaviour by EU members and more laboured decision making, which can be expected, in general, to complicate the EU's external relations. Simply put, the coalition building that is so central to EU policymaking is more difficult following the eastward enlargement. However, because the new members vote, collaborate, and build coalitions in favour of closer ties to these eastern neighbours, complications from enlargement should be far less pronounced in the eastern policy than with other ENP countries. This comes despite striking shortcomings by Poland in the administrative capacity and elite socialization that normally characterize those member states who often succeed at projecting their preferences onto EU policy. All of this means that one can expect an eastward shift in the focus of the EU's external relations, and a deepening of its differentiated approach to external relations.

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