Theme

The EU

The European Union (EU), established by the 1992 Maastricht Treaty, is a continuation of the European cooperation initiated after the end of the Second World War.

The basic idea underlying the founding of the EU was to draw the countries of Europe into mutual interdependence through greater cooperation. Commitment to binding agreements between members was intended to lessen the likelihood of war and conflict. This increased cooperation has been pursued in depth (by including more and more new members) and in depth (by expanding to more and more political areas). Norway is not a member of the EU, but is closely linked to it through the EEA agreement on economic cooperation, the Schengen Agreement on police cooperation and border controls, and various other agreements. Relations with the EU have become an important component of Norwegian foreign policy.

Learn more about NUPI's research on Europe on the webpage of NUPI Centre for European Studies.

EU research at NUPI focuses on questions such as:

What is happening within EU foreign policy and defence politics?
How does the EU handle its neighbourhood relations to the Middle East and North Africa?
How does the EU deal with issues related to energy security?
How can the EU handle a new global role after the financial crisis?
What is the role of small states in shaping the EU and its policies?

NUPI has been a member of the Trans European Policy Studies Association (TEPSA) since November 2015. TEPSA is the first transeuropean research network. Click here for more information about TEPSA.

News about the eu

NUPI replaces NRK P2's 'Ekko' this week

7 Dec 2020

NUPI has produced ten hours of high quality radio about foreign policy and international relations. The programs will air on NRK P2 during week 50, Monday to Friday from 9.00 to 11.00. Tune in!

Utenrikspolitikk Diplomacy Europe International organizations Security policy Cyber Etterretning Defence Terrorisme og ekstremisme Peace operations Humanitarian issues Conflict resolution Migrasjon Nasjonalisme Russia and Eurasia Asia Pandemier Sårbare stater Opprørsgrupper United Nations Styring The EU Globalisering Trade International economics Internasjonale investeringer Regional integrasjon Economic growth Energy Hav Climate Africa The Middle East and North Africa North America South and Central America
Book launch: EEA and the alternatives – what about NOREXIT?

9 Nov 2020

What are the alternatives to the EEA Agreement? What happens if Norway joins the EU, or if the EEA is terminated? A new book edited by Arne Melchior and Frode Nilssen looks into this.

Trade The EU Utenrikspolitikk Regional integrasjon Economic growth International economics Europe
How is the COVID-19 pandemic affecting the Africa-Europe partnership?
20 May 2020
- - Jenny Nortvedt
It is already clear that the COVID-19 pandemic has the potential to significantly disrupt the political, economic and social fabric in Africa and Europe, but how will it affect the relationship between Africa and Europe?

Africa AU Europe The EU Pandemier

All news about the eu (total 50)

Publications about the eu

Publication : Popular scientific lecture

Strategic dimension of Russian energy policy
This lecture was given on invitation from Statkraft that organised a seminar on various aspects of energy policy to members of its staff. The main topic was the connection between Russia's national strategy and energy resources.
Security policy NATO International economics Russia and Eurasia Energy The EU
Publication : Academic chapter/article/Conference paper

Utenlandsinvesteringer i sjømatnæringen og norsk tilknytning til EU
This chapter discusses foreign direct investments in the seafood industry and the Norwegian relationship with the EU. While ownership in harvesting is mainly national, the aguaculture industry is characterised by multinational firms. Norway and many EU countries alike, have regulations that limit foreign...
Trade Internasjonale investeringer Regional integrasjon Utenrikspolitikk Europe International organizations The EU
Publication : Editorial
Unexplored resources for EU Arctic policy: Energy, oceans and space
2020
- - Elana Wilson Rowe
The EUs current Arctic policy from 2016 focuses on climate and environmental protection, sustainable development and international cooperation. The EU has followed up with contributions to research and international cooperation in these areas. However, the EU’s engagement in the Arctic is overlooked...
Europe The Arctic Hav