The Impact of Neoliberal Policies on the EU's Expansion into Eastern Europe

Ahmet Küçük

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The Impact of Neoliberal Policies on the EU's Expansion into Eastern Europe

Authors:

Ahmet Küçük

Publisher:

Gumushane University

Main Topics:

Avrupa Birliği Ekonomisi

Journal:

Gümüşhane Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi Vol.16 Issue 1, pp.214-234

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

1/2025

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001339989

pISSN:

1309-7423

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Abstract:

 This study examines the impact of neoliberal policies adopted by the European Union EU in its relations with Eastern European neighbours, particularly following the 2004 enlargement. This enlargement significantly altered the EUs eastern borders and reshaped the geopolitical landscape. The study focuses on the emergence of a neoliberal approach in the EUs interactions with newly joined Eastern European countries, where market principles and competition have become dominant ideologies. By analysing both qualitative and quantitative data, the article explores how these neoliberal policies have influenced the economic and political structures of the affected countries. It assesses the effects of the EUs neoliberal policies and the challenges faced by new member states during the integration process, highlighting sustainability issues that have arisen. The study concludes that the EU has utilized neoliberal policies to enhance its influence in Eastern Europe, contributing to a better understanding of the effects of these policies on new member states. It provides insights into the integration challenges and sustainability concerns, making significant contributions to the relevant literature on EU relations and neoliberalism.

 This study examines the impact of neoliberal policies adopted by the European Union EU in its relations with Eastern European neighbours, particularly following the 2004 enlargement. This enlargement significantly altered the EUs eastern borders and reshaped the geopolitical landscape. The study focuses on the emergence of a neoliberal approach in the EUs interactions with newly joined Eastern European countries, where market principles and competition have become dominant ideologies. By analysing both qualitative and quantitative data, the article explores how these neoliberal policies have influenced the economic and political structures of the affected countries. It assesses the effects of the EUs neoliberal policies and the challenges faced by new member states during the integration process, highlighting sustainability issues that have arisen. The study concludes that the EU has utilized neoliberal policies to enhance its influence in Eastern Europe, contributing to a better understanding of the effects of these policies on new member states. It provides insights into the integration challenges and sustainability concerns, making significant contributions to the relevant literature on EU relations and neoliberalism.

 This study examines the impact of neoliberal policies adopted by the European Union EU in its relations with Eastern European neighbours, particularly following the 2004 enlargement. This enlargement significantly altered the EUs eastern borders and reshaped the geopolitical landscape. The study focuses on the emergence of a neoliberal approach in the EUs interactions with newly joined Eastern European countries, where market principles and competition have become dominant ideologies. By analysing both qualitative and quantitative data, the article explores how these neoliberal policies have influenced the economic and political structures of the affected countries. It assesses the effects of the EUs neoliberal policies and the challenges faced by new member states during the integration process, highlighting sustainability issues that have arisen. The study concludes that the EU has utilized neoliberal policies to enhance its influence in Eastern Europe, contributing to a better understanding of the effects of these policies on new member states. It provides insights into the integration challenges and sustainability concerns, making significant contributions to the relevant literature on EU relations and neoliberalism.

 Bu çalışma, Avrupa Birliğinin AB doğu komşularıyla ilişkilerinde benimsediği neoliberal politikaların etkisini incelemeyi amaçlamaktadır. Özellikle 2004 yılında gerçekleşen genişleme süreciyle birlikte Doğu Avrupa ülkelerinin ABye katılması, ABnin doğu sınırlarında önemli değişikliklere neden olmuştur. Bu dönemde jeopolitik yapılanma da yeni bir şekil almıştır. Çalışmanın merkezinde, ABnin birliğe yeni katılan doğu Avrupa ülkeleri ile ilişkilerinde öne çıkan neoliberal yaklaşım yer almaktadır. Neoliberalizm, AB içinde pazar ve rekabet prensiplerinin egemen olduğu bir ideoloji haline geldiği varsayılmaktadır. Bu bağlamda, makale, ABnin doğu komşularıyla ilişkilerinde uygulanan neoliberal politikaların nasıl şekillendiğini ve bu politikaların belirtilen ülkelerin ekonomik ve siyasi yapılarında nasıl değişikliklere yol açtığını nitel ve nicel verileri birlikte kullanarak analiz etmekte ve bu sayede ABnin doğu komşularıyla ilişkilerindeki neoliberal politikaların etkileri değerlendirilmektedir. Çalışmanın literatüre katkısı; ABnin yeni üye ülkelerle ilişkilerindeki neoliberal politikaların etkilerini daha iyi anlamak, bu politikaların söz konusu ülkelerin ABye entegrasyon sürecinde karşılaştıkları zorlukları ve sürdürülebilirlik açısından ortaya çıkan durumları değerlendirmektir. Çalışma sonucunda ABnin Doğu Avrupa ile ilişkilerinde neoliberal politikaları araçsallaştırdığı ve Doğu Avrupadaki etki kapasitesini arttırdığı kanısına varılmıştır.

Article Details

The Impact of Neoliberal Policies on the EU's Expansion into Eastern Europe

Authors:

Ahmet Küçük

Publisher:

Gumushane University

Main Topics:

Avrupa Birliği Ekonomisi

Journal:

Gümüşhane Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi Vol.16 Issue 1, pp.214-234

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

1/2025

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001339989

pISSN:

1309-7423

EU

Eastern Europe

Enlargement Policy

Neoliberalism

EuropeanizationAB

Doğu Avrupa

Genişleme Politikası

Neoliberalizm

Avrupalılaşma

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Article Details

Authors: Ahmet Küçük

Publisher: Gumushane University

Main Topics: Avrupa Birliği Ekonomisi

Journal: Gümüşhane Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi Vol.16 Issue 1, pp.214-234

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 1/2025

Document Language: Turkish

Document ID (Org No.): 2001339989

pISSN: 1309-7423

Issues

Authors:

Ahmet Küçük

Publisher:

Gumushane University

Main Topics:

Avrupa Birliği Ekonomisi

Journal:

Gümüşhane Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi Vol.16 Issue 1, pp.214-234

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

1/2025

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001339989

pISSN:

1309-7423