Fronti?es en Mouvement (Frontem) : Which Models of Cross-Border Cooperation for the EU?

During the process of European Integration, the European Union (EU) has progressively been established as a model of a "Europe without borders", in which free movement is guaranteed for its citizens. Cross-border cooperation in EU border regions has largely contributed to the implementation of this model. However, in the context of poly-crisis, where re-bordering is a frequent measure employed by EU Members States, this "Europe without borders" is largely being questioned. This publication collects the different contributions to the Jean Monnet Network "Fronti?es en mouvement" (Frontem) between 2019 and 2023. They critically assess five models of cross-border cooperation in Europe: the Franco-German model of European integration, the Franco-Belgian model of an open border, the model of an invisible border on the Isle of Ireland, the Danish-German model of minority management and the Hungarian-Romanian model of cooperation for Central Europe. An overall comparison to the US-Canadian border also tests the applicability of these models to other areas in the world.

Author: Birte Wassenberg

Publisher: P.I.E-Peter Lang S.A., Editions Scientifiques Internationales

Publication Date: Jun 28, 2024

Number of Pages: NA pages

Language: English

Binding: Paperback

ISBN-10: 2875749269

ISBN-13: 9782875749260