Norway and the European Union: Mutual Relationship and Possible Changes in the Future Cover Image

Nórsko a Európska únia, ich vzájomný vzťah a jeho možné premeny v budúcnosti
Norway and the European Union: Mutual Relationship and Possible Changes in the Future

Author(s): David Minařík, Ondrej Gažovič
Subject(s): Politics / Political Sciences
Published by: Masarykova univerzita nakladatelství
Keywords: Norway; European integration; European Union; referendum on EU membership.

Summary/Abstract: This article deals with the relationship between Norway and the European Union. Norway is now the only Scandinavian country that is not a member of the EU. Nevertheless, it cooperates with the EU very closely in an increasing number of areas. Norway’s membership in the European Economic Area has positive, as well as negative, consequences for the country. In addition, Norway is facing many challenges related to the enlargement of the EU. The divergence between the foreign policies of the US and the EU puts Norway in an uncomfortable position. On the basis of assessment of these factors, the authors conclude that it is possible that Norway would apply for membership in the EU after the forthcoming elections in September 2005.

  • Issue Year: XII/2005
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 139-151
  • Page Count: 13
  • Language: Slovak