variable-geometry Europe

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

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.

/ˈvɛəɹi.əbəl dʒiˈɒmɪtɹi ˈjʊəɹəp/

variable-geometry Europe variable geometry Europe

variable geometry + Europe, likely a metaphor from aeronautics (specifically variable-sweep wing aircraft) applied to political flexibility.

variable geometry Europe à la carte

differentiated integration enhanced cooperation opt-out permanent structured cooperation subsidiarity supranationalism

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