| Description |
1 online resource (xx, 319 pages) |
| Contents |
Intro -- Preface -- References -- Contents -- Editors and Contributors -- Abbreviations -- Part I: Politics and Culture -- Chapter 1: Culture in External Relations: The EU and its International Economic Agreements -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 The Understanding of Culture and 'Culture in External Relations' -- 1.3 Culture in International Agreements -- 1.4 The EU's Evolving Approach to Culture in External Relations -- 1.5 Culture in Selected EU International Economic Agreements -- 1.5.1 Protocols on Cultural Cooperation -- 1.5.2 Cultural Exception Clauses -- 1.5.3 Chapters on Culture |
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1.6 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 2: Beyond Trade - The Politics of Trade Agreements and Interstate Competition and Geoeconomics as a Basis for EU and US Preferential Trade Agreements -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Why Do States Enter into PTAs? -- 2.3 The Increasing Importance of Geoeconomics in PTAs -- 2.4 Geoeconomic Novelties in EU and US PTAs -- 2.5 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 3: Geopolitics, Geoeconomics and the EU Trade Policy: The Relationship with ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) as a Test Case -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 The EU and ASEAN |
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3.2.1 Same-Same But Different? -- 3.2.2 EU Evolving Trade Policy and Its Pursuit of an EU-ASEAN FTA -- 3.2.3 Bi-Regional EU-ASEAN FTA: What Went Wrong? -- 3.3 From Bi-Regionalism to Bilateralism -- 3.3.1 Bilateral FTAs Between the EU and ASEAN Countries -- 3.3.2 Trade for All - Moving Forward with a Progressive Agenda? -- 3.3.3 EU'S Trade Policy Under a Geopolitical Commission -- 3.4 Conclusion -- References -- Part II: Investment and Trade |
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Chapter 4: From Investment Protection to Sustainability (via a Multilateral Investment Court): The EU and a New Universal Model for International Investment Agreements? -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 The Fundamentals of the Current System: Investment Protection -- 4.3 The Envisaged Reform: A Procedural Focus -- 4.4 Sustainability, UNFCCC, BITs and MITs: Systemic Inconsistencies -- 4.4.1 The UNFCCC Regime -- 4.4.2 BITs, MITs and Sustainability -- 4.5 Refocusing the Investment Reform -- 4.5.1 Prioritising Carbon-Neutral Investment -- 4.5.2 New Procedures for Sustainable Investment -- 4.6 Conclusion |
| Summary |
The European Union (EU) is promoting a suite of innovations in international economic regulationamong them, reforms for secure and sustainable investment, a comprehensive approach to the mutual recognition of professional qualifications, a viable carbon border adjustment mechanism, heightened intellectual property rights protection, the arms length principle in taxation, and an increased commitment to non-economic vales. Through a critical analysis of key regulations and policies, this volume explores the evolving architectures of international economic agreements in light of EU practice. A comprehensive analysis indicates that novelties are rooted in geoeconomic considerations, through which a fundamental shift is underway towards the adoption of comprehensive bilateral trade agreements. Whilst innovation has the potential to significantly harmonise cross-border regulatory frameworks, it can also trigger significant fractures, particularly when applied restrictively and asymmetrically. Arguably, the Brussels effect will to a certain extent foster a progressive development of international economic regulation, while in some respects being constrained by the status quo of the international economic regime. This volume is part of the Jean Monnet project Third Country Engagement with EU Trade Policy led by the ANU Centre for European Studies at the Australian National University, and supported by the European Commission under the Erasmus+ actions. The project seeks to explore and improve understanding of the EUs evolving trade policy and its implications for third countries, including Australia and countries in the Asia-Pacific region |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed August 3, 2023) |
| Subject |
Economic policy
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| SUBJECT |
European Union countries -- Economic policy
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| Subject |
European Union countries
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Quirico, Ottavio, editor.
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Kwapisz Williams, Katarzyna, editor.
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| ISBN |
9789819923298 |
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9819923298 |
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