Europeanization through Policy Networks in the Southern Neighbourhood: Advancing Renewable Energy Rules in Morocco and Algeria†

摘要: This research contributes to the literatures of Europeanization and European public administration by investigating EU rule advancement outside Europe. The article argues that Commission requires professional networks advance Union (EU) acquis in Morocco Algeria regarding climate change mitigation. However, certain conditions determine its network-building efforts Functional interests sectoral interdependence provide with increased bargaining power Morocco. Thus, market access expertise offers trigger develop technical dialogue over renewable energies. Instead, a Commission-led network energies creates antagonistic relations Algerian state elite. An alternative energy relationship Europe beyond conventional resources could incur revenue losses for shift towards different economic model. As result, hierarchies intervene lead professionals stagnant outcomes. study takes an actor-centred approach, opting proximity operations.