Differential Effects of Enlargement on EU Environmental Governance

摘要: This contribution examines the potential impact of eastern enlargement on EU environmental governance. Whereas some observers see as a threat to governance, this argues that it should be seen an opportunity intensify ongoing reform efforts. view is based three main premises. First, likely have differential effect governance regimes which together constitute policy. Second, poses one these in fact already producing reactions may allow regime continue operate context enlarged EU. Third, reinforce emerging shifts among regimes, answer larger challenge sustainable development.