Journal of European Integration
Scope & Guideline
Fostering Insights into European Integration Challenges
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Interdisciplinary Research on European Integration:
The journal publishes research that spans various disciplines, including political science, economics, law, sociology, and international relations, allowing for a comprehensive understanding of integration processes. - Focus on Governance and Policy Making:
A significant focus on the governance structures and policy-making processes within the EU, examining how decisions are made, implemented, and contested. - Analysis of EU External Relations:
Research that investigates the EU's role on the global stage, including its foreign policy, trade relations, and interactions with non-EU countries and international organizations. - Exploration of Crises and Challenges:
The journal consistently addresses contemporary crises affecting the EU, such as the migration crisis, economic challenges, and geopolitical tensions, providing insights into their implications for integration. - Cultural and Social Dimensions of Integration:
Papers that explore the cultural and social aspects of European integration, including identity, citizenship, and public perceptions of the EU. - Normative and Institutional Analysis:
Research examining the EU's normative power and institutional frameworks, assessing how these shape member states' behaviors and the overall integration process.
Trending and Emerging
- Impact of Crises on European Integration:
There is a growing body of research examining how recent crises, such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine, affect the trajectories of European integration, governance, and policy responses. - Emotional and Psychological Dimensions of Policy Making:
Emerging themes are focusing on the role of emotions and psychological factors in EU foreign policy and public perceptions, indicating a shift towards understanding the human elements in political processes. - Migration and Refugee Policies:
A significant increase in research related to migration and refugee policies reflects ongoing challenges in the EU, particularly in light of the recent refugee crises and evolving migration dynamics. - Sustainability and Climate Policies:
Research addressing the EU's climate policies and sustainability efforts is gaining traction, underscoring the urgency of environmental issues in the context of European integration. - Normative Power and Global Leadership:
Studies exploring the EU's role as a normative power in global governance and its aspirations for leadership in international affairs are becoming increasingly prominent. - Digital Transformation and Governance:
The exploration of digital transformation within the EU, including issues related to digital governance, data protection, and the impact of technology on policy-making, is emerging as a critical area of research.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Economic Integration Models:
Research focusing solely on traditional economic integration models, such as the single market and customs union, has become less frequent as scholars shift towards more complex analyses that incorporate political and social dimensions. - Static Analyses of EU Institutions:
There seems to be a waning interest in static analyses of EU institutions without considering their dynamic interactions and evolution in response to crises and changing political landscapes. - Historical Perspectives on Integration:
Studies that primarily focus on historical perspectives of European integration and its foundational treaties are appearing less often, as contemporary issues and future-oriented analyses gain more attention. - Regional Comparisons without EU Context:
Comparative studies of EU member states and their policies that do not adequately connect back to the broader EU context are declining, reflecting a shift towards more integrative and context-aware research. - Overly Technical Legal Analyses:
While legal analyses remain important, overly technical examinations of EU law without practical implications or connections to current political issues are becoming less common.
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