variable-geometry Europe
English
Alternative forms
- variable geometry Europe
Etymology
variable geometry + Europe, likely a metaphor from aeronautics (specifically variable-sweep wing aircraft) applied to political flexibility.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈvɛəɹi.əbəl dʒiˈɒmɪtɹi ˈjʊəɹəp/
Noun
variable-geometry Europe (uncountable)
- (European Union, politics) A concept of European integration where the cooperation is organized around specific projects or functional needs, leading to a diverse set of overlapping groupings of member states.
- Synonyms: variable geometry, Europe à la carte
- Coordinate terms: multi-speed Europe, two-speed Europe
Coordinate terms
- concentric circles
- Europe à la carte
- multi-speed Europe
- multi-tier Europe
Related terms
- differentiated integration
- enhanced cooperation
- opt-out
- permanent structured cooperation (PESCO)
Translations
concept of functional integration
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