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Nordic-Baltic Interaction in European Union Negotiations: Taking Advantage of Institutionalized Cooperation

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  • Ilze Rūse

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Given the long tradition of regional cooperation around the Baltic Sea, one could expect the Nordic-Baltic European Union (EU) members (these countries are known as the NB6; they are Sweden, Demark, Finland, Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania) to pool power in exerting influence in the EU. By drawing on the empirical evidence from the case studies on the Baltic Sea Strategy, the Stockholm Programme, and the EU climate negotiations, the author explains the mechanisms through which the members of the institutionalized coalition of NB6 interact in pre-negotiation stage in the EU Council, thus enhancing their bargaining power. However, we cannot speak of a permanent regional “bloc” in the EU because of member states’ interest differences.

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  • Ilze Rūse, 2014. "Nordic-Baltic Interaction in European Union Negotiations: Taking Advantage of Institutionalized Cooperation," Journal of Baltic Studies, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 45(2), pages 229-246, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:rbalxx:v:45:y:2014:i:2:p:229-246
    DOI: 10.1080/01629778.2013.846928
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