The Diplomacy of Opting Out: A Bourdieudian Approach to National Integration Strategies
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How are controversial national opt-outs managed and perceived in the EU? This article argues that the United Kingdom and Denmark compensate diplomatically for the exclusionary effects of their exemptions. A Bourdieudian approach to national diplomacy in the EU is developed to explore how British and Danish officials handle their opt-outs. By drawing on extensive interview data, it is demonstrated that the two opt-out champions employ various sophisticated strategies to overcome the dilemma between autonomy and influence. Some diplomatic strategies reduce marginalization while others enhance it. National opt-outs are ambiguous attempts at avoiding further European integration.
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Tidsskrift | Journal of Common Market Studies |
Vol/bind | 46 |
Udgave nummer | 3 |
Sider (fra-til) | 663–684 |
Antal sider | 22 |
ISSN | 0021-9886 |
DOI | |
Status | Udgivet - 2008 |
ID: 3863740