Changing Dynamics of Regional Representation in Brussels: A Case Study of Birmingham and the West Midlands, 1984–2004

MacNeill, Stewart; Jeffery, Charlie; Gibney, John

doi:10.1080/00343400601135351

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“…This finding is mirrored by other researchers, including those who have examined the UK experience (see for example Martin and Pearce 1999; MacNeill et al. 2007; Moore 2007).…”

Section: Mlg and Eu‐level Regional Representationsupporting

confidence: 61%

Regional Representation in Brussels and Multi-Level Governance: Evidence from Northern Ireland

Murphy

2011

The British Journal of Politics and International Relations

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The creation of Northern Ireland's regional representation in Brussels (ONEIB) has changed the dynamics of the region's engagement with the EU. Devolution has formalised Northern Ireland's representation in Brussels and has created close links between it and UKRep. On balance, this new arrangement limits rather than enhances regional autonomy, and is in contrast to the predevolution period when the ability of regional actors to pursue influence in Brussels was less constrained by the institutions of the UK state. The result is a movement towards rather than away from government, where less formal modes of governance have been replaced by formalised and institutionalised government-directed arrangements. This contradicts the claims of MLG theorists who suggest that the evolving power and influence of regions has been to the detriment of states.

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“…This finding is mirrored by other researchers, including those who have examined the UK experience (see for example Martin and Pearce 1999; MacNeill et al. 2007; Moore 2007).…”

Section: Mlg and Eu‐level Regional Representationsupporting

confidence: 61%

Regional Representation in Brussels and Multi-Level Governance: Evidence from Northern Ireland

Murphy

2011

The British Journal of Politics and International Relations

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“…The picture was considered to be slightly better in communicating with the Estonian permanent representative in regional policy in Brussels (apparent also from weekly reports; see the Association of Estonian Cities c), which in turn justifies the creation of a sub-national actors' office, as it is probably easier to find common discussion points with people in Brussels than with national officials who also have many other domestic issues with which they are concerned. Further, there are different types of sub-national offices in Brussels and also different strategies and aims they pursue (Macneill et al 2007;Moore 2008a). Therefore, the purpose of another Estonian office -Tallinn City Office -is slightly different from the Association of Municipalities of Estonia and the Association of Estonian Cities representation, namely lobbying for favorable funds and cooperation projects and successful marketing of Tallinn (interviews 2; 3; 13).…”

Section: The Impact Of the Eu On Sub-national Mobilizationmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Impact of the European Union on Sub-National Mobilization in A Unitary State: The Case of Estonia

Tatar¹

2011

Journal of Baltic Studies

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The discussion of multi-level governance and sub-national mobilization has become a critical case for those concerned with the political and institutional consequences of European integration. The evidence so far indicates that the EU impact on the empowerment of the sub-national level has not been as uniform within member states as the multi-level governance concept traditionally would assume. This article explores the Europeanization impact on sub-national mobilization in Estonia. The results of the study address the factors affecting the emergence of multi-level governance and provide a foundation for the analysis of the possible wider applicability of these manifestations to a wider set of countries with similar territorial and political structures.

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“…In contrast with the extensive literature on why and how state actors become involved in the work of international organisations such as the United Nations and the European Union (e.g., Lane and Maeland, 2006;Barnett and Finnemore, 2004;Kratochwil and Ruggie, 1986;Abbott and Snidal, 1998), there is a surprising lack of authoritative research on how and why regional actors like Scotland pursue similar involvement. Recent literature that does address this issue deals almost entirely with the work of the EU (e.g., Moore, 2008;Marks et al, 2002;MacNeill et al, 2007). Such research has questioned in particular why regional actors might want to be involved with the EU despite a declining regional focus by the EU itself.…”

Section: International Organisations and Regional Actorsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Reciprocal instrumentalism: Scotland, WHO Europe, and mental health

Smith‐Merry

Freeman

Sturdy

2013

IJPP

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This paper explores the relationship between the World Health Organization's Regional Office for Europe (WHO Europe) and Scotland in the context of mental health. Since devolution Scotland has gained autonomy as a constituent country of the UK and has developed a reputation for progressive mental health policy. Scotland has also become increasingly involved in WHO, notably in the development of the Mental Health Declaration for Europe. In this paper we examine the interactions that regulate the relationship between these two actors in order to determine how and why the relationship was built. Our analysis draws on interviews with individuals involved in the development of the Declaration and its accompanying Action Plan alongside an analysis of related texts. We observe that the relationship between Scotland and WHO was created and perpetuated through personal communication, meetings and the joint production of documents, in a way that mutually validated the policy aims and agenda of both actors.

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Changing Dynamics of Regional Representation in Brussels: A Case Study of Birmingham and the West Midlands, 1984–2004

Cited by 11 publications

References 15 publications

Regional Representation in Brussels and Multi-Level Governance: Evidence from Northern Ireland

Regional Representation in Brussels and Multi-Level Governance: Evidence from Northern Ireland

The Impact of the European Union on Sub-National Mobilization in A Unitary State: The Case of Estonia

Reciprocal instrumentalism: Scotland, WHO Europe, and mental health

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