Publication
Title
"Multiple Bilateralism' within the European Union : the Dutch coalition-building network during the budget negotiations
Author
Abstract
Multiple bilateralism' stresses the manner in which bilateral relations between the Member States operate in function of the multilateral EU negotiation process. In order to explore how multiple bilateralism works, a network analysis has been made of the Dutch coalition-building effort during the negotiation on the Multiannual Financial Framework 2014-2020. It examines the interaction between the various actors involved in this process, such as the ministries in The Hague, the EU institutions in Brussels, the governments of other Member States and the embassies abroad. Specific attention is given to this last type of actor. Contrary to what is often assumed, bilateral embassies' contribution to the negotiation process is relatively modest. Only a few embassies, namely those in the largest EU Member States, were able to play a more important role and direct contact with Member States' capitals was considered to be the predominant channel for success.
Language
English
Source (journal)
Journal of common market studies. - Oxford, 1962, currens
Publication
Oxford : 2016
ISSN
0021-9886 [print]
1468-5965 [online]
DOI
10.1111/JCMS.12291
Volume/pages
54 :2 (2016) , p. 426-443
ISI
000369987400013
Full text (Publisher's DOI)
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UAntwerpen
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Research group
Publication type
Subject
Law 
Affiliation
Publications with a UAntwerp address
External links
Web of Science
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Creation 05.04.2016
Last edited 09.10.2023
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