The Mechanics of Integration: Analysing European Union Through Neo-Functionalist Theory
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MOHITHA MOHAN
University of Kerala -
ROSE MARY GEORGE
University of Kerala
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- European Union, Integration, Neofunctionalism, Spillover, Brexit, Euroscepticism
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This article analyses European integration through neo-functionalism, a theoretical framework that emphasizes the importance of supranational institutions, spillover effects, and elite-driven consensus in fostering unity among nations. This paper analyses the historical development and institutional dynamics of the European Union (EU), clarifying the factors that have transformed regional cooperation from a fundamental economic partnership to significant political integration. This approach examines essential notions such as functional, political, and cultivated spillover to elucidate how integration in one domain generates incentives for more cohesion in other areas. The paper critically evaluates the limitations of neo-functionalism, particularly concerning the rising nationalism and Euroscepticism. This analysis offers crucial insights into the EU's ongoing evolution and the importance of neo-functionalism in understanding regional integration processes in contemporary geopolitics. In conclusion, analyze the potential implications of Brexit on the EU.
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- 30-12-2025
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