Eastern Partnership in its 10th anniversary: Asymmetric impact of normative power Europe

Authors

  • Victoria Rodríguez Prieto Universidad Antonio de Nebrija

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18042/cepc/rdce.64.04

Keywords:

European Union, normative power europe, Eastern Partnership, multi-speed results, multi-speed results.

Abstract

In May-2009, the Eastern Partnership was established as an expression of the ENP but only focused on Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine. The innovative project is characterized by strengthening closer ties (without any prospect of enlargement) in tune with an ambitious transfer of acquis communautaire.

On the occasion of its 10th anniversary, Eastern Partnership has achieved significant but highly heterogeneous results. While Georgia is considered the Eastern front- runner followed by Moldova and, to a lesser extent, Ukraine. Whereas Armenia is in a middle position and Azerbaijan even further. Belarus has strained relations with EU owing to a full and effective implementation of death of penalty.

In conclusion, Eastern Partnership has advanced towards the desired «area of prosperity and good neighbourliness, founded on the values of the Union» stated in art. 8 TUE. Nevertheless, further efforts from the EU side are necessary in order to reach the desired normative transformation of the region.

Published

2019-12-16