Exogenous and endogenous crises in European integration: a case study of climate change

Session

Political Sciences and Security

Description

This paper explores the impact of both exogenous and endogenous crises on European integration, focusing on climate change as a contemporary challenge. The European Union (EU) has historically dealt with crises arising from external pressures and internal political or economic dynamics. Climate change, as an exogenous shock, pressures EU institutions to adapt their policy frameworks, particularly in environmental governance, energy transitions, and economic sustainability. Simultaneously, the EU faces endogenous crises such as member state disagreements, political fragmentation, and differing priorities concerning climate action, which hinder cohesive integration efforts. By analyzing climate change as both a cause and consequence of these crises, this paper highlights how exogenous threats exacerbate internal divisions while testing the EU’s integrative mechanisms. This case study illustrates how climate change reshapes policy priorities and influences the future trajectory of European integration.

Keywords:

European integration, exogenous crises, endogenous crises, climate change, European Union policy

Proceedings Editor

Edmond Hajrizi

ISBN

978-9951-982-15-3

Location

UBT Kampus, Lipjan

Start Date

25-10-2024 9:00 AM

End Date

27-10-2024 6:00 PM

DOI

10.33107/ubt-ic.2024.102

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Exogenous and endogenous crises in European integration: a case study of climate change

UBT Kampus, Lipjan

This paper explores the impact of both exogenous and endogenous crises on European integration, focusing on climate change as a contemporary challenge. The European Union (EU) has historically dealt with crises arising from external pressures and internal political or economic dynamics. Climate change, as an exogenous shock, pressures EU institutions to adapt their policy frameworks, particularly in environmental governance, energy transitions, and economic sustainability. Simultaneously, the EU faces endogenous crises such as member state disagreements, political fragmentation, and differing priorities concerning climate action, which hinder cohesive integration efforts. By analyzing climate change as both a cause and consequence of these crises, this paper highlights how exogenous threats exacerbate internal divisions while testing the EU’s integrative mechanisms. This case study illustrates how climate change reshapes policy priorities and influences the future trajectory of European integration.