Romania: A Case of Differentiated Integration into the European Union

Oehler-Șincai Iulia Monica ()
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Oehler-Șincai Iulia Monica: Institute for World Economy, National Institute for Economic Research, Romanian Academy, Bucharest, Romania
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Comparative Southeast European Studies, 2023, vol. 71, issue 3, 333-356

Abstract: This article identifies what is specific about Romania’s differentiated integration (DI) into European institutions. It outlines Romania’s expectations and priorities towards the European Union (EU) across three time periods: 1990–2000, 2001–2006 and 2007 onwards. Through this, it evaluates multiple perspectives on EU membership: DI; the development of macro-economic indicators; and Romanian attitudes towards European integration. In some areas, Romania has recorded substantial progress; in others it is still behind other Central and East European member states. Romania remains one of the most determined supporters of EU integration, as membership is considered a key impulse for economic stability and growth. Even if Romania is still outside the Schengen area and the eurozone, it continues to adhere to its accession objectives.

Keywords: European Union; Central and Eastern Europe; Romania; differentiated integration; convergence; “multi-speed” Europe (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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DOI: 10.1515/soeu-2022-0050

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