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Vera Spyrakou

Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences, International, European & Area Studies, Adjunct Lecturer

National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Political Science and Public Administration, Post-Doc

London School of Economics and Political Science, European Institute, Visiting Fellow

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Vera Spyrakou is Postdoctoral Researcher at National & Kapodistrian University of Athens, Dep. of Political Science & Public Administration (Oct. 2021-) and she will be teaching two undergraduate courses in the field of International and European Law & Governance as an Adjunct Lecturer at the Department of International, European and Area Studies of Panteion University from March 2024 onwards. She is a former Adjunct Lecturer at Panteion University of Social & Political Sciences where she has taught EU External Relations and Energy Law & Policies in the EU, both compulsory courses for undergraduate students (Mar. 2023-Sept. 2023). Holds a Ph.D. (summa cum laude) in European, International & Area Studies from Panteion University of Social & Political Sciences, specialised in European politics, policies and international theories. She has held positions as Visiting Professor & Research Fellow at the University of Erfurt, Faculty of Economics, Law & Social Sciences, International & European Politics (Sept. 2021-Apr. 2022), Visitor Professor & Research Fellow at Rome Tre University, Dept. of Business Economics, (Sept. 2022-Dec. 2022), Doctoral Researcher at University of Siegen (Sept. 2019-Mar. 2020) and holds a M.A. in European Citizenship & Euro Mediterranean Integration from Rome Tre University, Faculty of Political Science.

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La sfida del populismo alle democrazie costituzionali non dovrà scoraggiare l'unità dell' Europa

Fondazione Feltrinelli , 2024

L’ascesa del populismo in Europa riflette un profondo cambiamento nel panorama politico, influenz... more L’ascesa del populismo in Europa riflette un profondo cambiamento nel panorama politico, influenzato da fattori economici, sociali e culturali. I leader populisti sono riusciti a capitalizzare sul malcontento degli elettori, proponendo un’alternativa alle politiche tradizionali e promettendo di difendere gli interessi nazionali contro le influenze esterne. La loro crescita rappresenta una sfida significativa per l’Unione Europea e per le democrazie liberali del continente, richiedendo una riflessione critica sulle cause e sulle possibili risposte a questo fenomeno. Le recenti elezioni europee e il voto in Francia hanno segnato un significativo cambiamento nel panorama politico europeo.

L’Unione europea, la democrazia, le democrazie

Fondazione Feltrinelli, 2023

L’inefficienza democratica è una peculiare possibilità insita nel polimorfismo della democrazia, ... more L’inefficienza democratica è una peculiare possibilità insita nel polimorfismo della democrazia, la capacità cioè dell’ideale democratico di assumere innumerevoli forme e realizzazioni pratiche. Quest’inefficienza, di per sé, non rappresenta un costrutto teorico intenzionale, ma risponde piuttosto al contesto — politico, economico, geopolitico — in cui una democrazia si trova ad operare. L’inefficienza della democrazia UE, in questo senso, risulta sia da una mancata identificazione dei cittadini con il concetto di identità europea, sia dalla scarsa partecipazione o interesse nei lavori dell’unica tra le grandi istituzioni europee che può rappresentare una forma tradizionale di democrazia indiretta, il Parlamento europeo. In questo senso, la volontà dei cittadini europei di esercitare i propri diritti è confinata prevalentemente al quadro giuridico nazionale.

The Influence and Implications of the Ukrainian Crisis on European Regional Security

HAPSc Policy Briefs Series, 2022

In this analysis, the theoretical framework is examined based on primary and secondary sources of... more In this analysis, the theoretical framework is examined based on primary and secondary sources of research concerning the foundation of Russian-Ukrainian relations. Subsequently, the existing security environment is extensively analysed, at the international and regional level, while a critical overview of the political-military framework of security at the European level is also examined. Furthermore, an overview of the relations between Russia and Ukraine is attempted in two dimensions, regarding to the geopolitical role of Greece and its role in the European interaction, and the analysis of influence and the effects of the Ukrainian crisis in the field of Energy Policy of the European Union (EU) within its effect on the European defence policy. In this context, the key role of Greece and Cyprus and both mediation for energy sufficiency and Europe’s autonomy is thoroughly examined, as a consequence of the geopolitical and geographical factor that may affect the existing dependencies on Russian natural gas based on of the East Med area, hence the potential influence of forming a new field of interdependence at the energy level.

Spyrakou, V. (2018), ‘Perspectives of European Identity with features of Patriotism and Cosmopolitanism’, in Panos Grigoriou & Philippe Poirier (Eds.), Institutional, Political and Social Challenges for Europe in Crisis, GovUnet Working Papers. Eurasia Publications. Volume. 1, pp. 27-39.

Spyrakou, V. (2019), ‘European Identities and cultural diversity: A factor for the European integration?’, in Panos Grigoriou (Eds.), Youth and Crises in Europe, GovUnet Working Papers, Eurasia Publications. Volume. 2, pp.. 63-71.

Patriotism and cosmopolitanism in the formation of european identity

This dissertation examines the nature of European identity in an attempt to clarify the conceptua... more This dissertation examines the nature of European identity in an attempt to clarify the conceptual ambiguity that characterises it. For this purpose, the following theories were selected as appropriate for understanding this complex phenomenon either as a concept or as a condition-quality: patriotism, constitutional and republican, and cosmopolitanism. The methodological approach lies in the critical theory and comparative political analysis of the factors that have formulated European identity throughout the course of European integration. The apparent asymptotic relationship between the two dominant theories –patriotism and cosmopolitanism– emerges through the qualitative and empirical analysis of political turning points (e.g. Treaties, Brexit, European elections 2014, 2019) as a dialectical relationship. The contribution of the current research is located in identifying and analysing the pervasiveness and multifaceted character of European identity, although the latter faces int...

Πατριωτισμός και κοσμοπολιτισμός στη διαμόρφωση της ευρωπαϊκής ταυτότητας

Η εν λόγω διατριβή διερευνά τη φύση της ευρωπαϊκής ταυτότητας, επιχειρώντας να αποσαφηνίσει την ε... more Η εν λόγω διατριβή διερευνά τη φύση της ευρωπαϊκής ταυτότητας, επιχειρώντας να αποσαφηνίσει την εννοιολογική αμφισημία που τη χαρακτηρίζει. Για τον σκοπό αυτόν, επιλέχθηκαν ως ενδεδειγμένες θεωρίες για την εννόηση αυτού του σύνθετου φαινομένου, είτε ως έννοιας είτε ως συνθήκης-ιδιότητας, αυτές του πατριωτισμού, συνταγματικού και ρεπουμπλικανικού, και του κοσμοπολιτισμού. Η μεθοδολογική προσέγγιση έγκειται στην κριτική θεωρία και τη συγκριτική πολιτική ανάλυση των παραγόντων που δόμησαν την ευρωπαϊκή ταυτότητα καθόλη την πορεία της ευρωπαϊκής ενοποίησης. Η φαινομενικά ασυμπτωτική σχέση μεταξύ των δύο αυτών κυρίαρχων θεωριών αναδεικνύεται, μέσα από την ποιοτική και εμπειρική ανάλυση πολιτικών σημείων καμπής (π.χ. ΣυνθΕΕ, Brexit, Ευρωεκλογές), ως σχέση διαλεκτική. Η πρωτοτυπία της έρευνας εντοπίζεται στην ανάδειξη και ανάλυση της διεισδυτικότητας και του πολυσχιδούς χαρακτήρα της ευρωπαϊκής ταυτότητας, παρότι αντιμετωπίζει εσωτερικές –ως πολιτειακό αφήγημα– και εξωτερικές –ως εργαλειακ...

V. Spyrakou, Rethinking International Relations in Times of Global Crisis - the Cosmopolitan Approach, Journal of Modern Education Review, USA 2021, Volume 11, No. 12, pp. 1373–1380

JMER Academic Star Publishing Company, 2021

Abstract: This article examines the role of cosmopolitan international theory as a factor to form... more Abstract: This article examines the role of cosmopolitan international theory as a factor to formulate International Relations in a demanding globalised co-existence; this article focuses on the case of European institutional and political identity within the features of cosmopolitanism regarding its values and an updated political interpretation. Furthermore, the article examines whether a transformation of “state sovereignty” is possible and in which framework, European “Demos” within the revolution of global citizenship, narratives as basic components of the post-national era in international politics, thus aims to bring in the fore a recent discussion which implicates both European and International politics and the crucial role of citizens in times of crisis, as an opportunity of a changing point in the political order.

Key words: cosmopolitanism, cosmopolitan international theory, European identity, global citizenship

Β. Σπυράκου, Η Πορεία της Ευρωπαϊκής Πολιτικότητας - Μία Συγκριτική Ανάλυση, Διεθνής και Ευρωπαϊκή Πολιτική, τ. 50, 2021 - 2022, σελ. 182-191, Εκδόσεις Παπαζήση, Αθήνα

Διεθνής και Ευρωπαϊκή Πολιτική, Εκδόσεις Παπαζήση , 2021

Ευρωπαϊκή ταυτότητα: Σύγκλιση στο δίκαιο και την ηθική της πολυμορφίας Η ευρωπαϊκή αυτοπραγμάτωσ... more Ευρωπαϊκή ταυτότητα: Σύγκλιση στο δίκαιο και την ηθική της πολυμορφίας

Η ευρωπαϊκή αυτοπραγμάτωση αποτελεί μία συγκεκριμένη εν εξελίξει υπόθεση μέσω της οικειοποίησης θεσμικών δικαιωμάτων και υποχρεώσεων· μέσω της πολιτικής ιδιότητας τα άτομα συνέρχονται σε κοινωνία. Στο διεθνοποιημένο περιβάλλον συγκυριαρχίας, το κράτος δεν ανταποκρίνεται επαρκώς απέναντι στους πολίτες, των οποίων τα συμφέροντα δεν συνδέονται αποκλειστικά με την εδαφική επικράτεια, αλλά επιμερίζονται σε ευρύτερους φορείς όπως οι διεθνείς οργανισμοί, τα διεθνικά δίκτυα, οι μη κυβερνητικές οργανώσεις καθώς και η Ευρωπαϊκή Ένωση. Ο μετασχηματισμός του κράτους και της κρατικής εξουσίας στη σύγχρονη εποχή οδήγησε στον ορισμό του μεταεθνικού ή μετανεωτερικού κράτους του οποίου τα καθήκοντα οργανώνονται στο πλαίσιο των μηχανισμών περιφερειακής ολοκλήρωσης στους κόλπους της ΕΕ, αντιστοίχως και στον μετασχηματισμό της κυριαρχίας που αποδίδεται με όρους όπως διαιρετή, επιμερισμένη, συλλογική, αλληλέγγυα ή/και συγκυριαρχία.

V. Spyrakou, Rethinking the Synthesis in Europe - Political Identity Issue as a Factor of European Integration, European Politeia, 1-2 · 2017, pp. 195-227, European Public Law Organization (EPLO)

https://eplopublications.eu/publication/print-edition/european-politeia-issues-no-1-2-2017, 2017

The shaping of European identity formulates a new dimension to the role of the European citizen b... more The shaping of European identity formulates a new dimension to the role of the European citizen by enhancing the prospect of European integration in order to become more effective and sustainable. The protection as well as the promotion of the diversity of cultural expressions can contribute and upgrade the international western community in order to secure peace and social welfare. This article aims to examine the types of the components which integrate European identity, in parallel with the phenomenon of euroskepticism. Furthermore, this paper aims to explore how under various roles, the Union should confront the dilemmas which delay its political integration and led to the formation of adequate and creative policies which will upgrade the socioeconomic European mosaic. The goal is to identify practices that foster social participation by improving the prospective for a European "Demos" in order to face the democratic perplexity of European institutions and rethink their multigovernmental functions.

Immigration as a Common European Challenge: The Crucial Role of the Greek and Turkish Case

HAPSc Policy Briefs Series, 2021

European immigration policy as a multilevel and polymorphic process, by definition, constitutes a... more European immigration policy as a multilevel and polymorphic process, by definition, constitutes a complex phenomenon defined as a transcendent set of socio-economic and political processes that are considered to transform the present transnational treaty into a construct of multiple policies to be found between member states. Recently, it is accounted as a complex network of supranational interconnection in both economic and sociological terms to combat various refugee crises. This paper aims to address the inner dialogue regarding the Dublin contribution among others updated immigration policies, especially regarding the Greek and Turkish case, within the updated political turmoil to deal with. Therefore, it is crucial not to overlook the multicultural dimension as one of the most critical factors in understanding the political structure within developing the indicative path of socio-political relationship between member states, thus of variable factors to deal with, such as immigration, extremism etc. The consequences and extensions of this complex structure have already outlined a historical moment on a global or even humanistic scale. Member states are called to renegotiate their understanding of space, time, human rights either in an international or supranational environment; however, by confronting the vulnerability of modern democracies in a world of risks caused by democratic deficit; the lack of challenging with the dilemmas and responsibilities on a pan-European political perspective on immigration issues, indeed with respect on democratic terms. This paper will emphasize (on) which of existing policies and initiatives should be implemented to achieve common ground to overcome the multiple crises and will examine the particular role of Greece and Turkey on immigration and refugee issues, thus is of significance in developing an interdisciplinary dialogue that may contribute to the re-examination of the member states role within the contribution of the institutional and legal framework, in a new world of potential risks by rethinking the EU policies and why the “know how” should work.

Books by Vera Spyrakou

Spyrakou, V. "Theorising the co-existence in EU membership: the British paradigm" in Joining, Staying in, and Leaving the European Union: Legal, Political and Economic Perspectives, Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 2022, pp. 99-117

Joining, Staying in, and Leaving the European Union: Legal, Political and Economic Perspectives, Edited by M. Perakis, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK, Cambridge Scholars Publishing, ISBN13: 978-1-5275-8742-7, 2022

The Legal Consequences of "Brexit" on the UK's International Agreements' Matrix Manolis Perakis I... more The Legal Consequences of "Brexit" on the UK's International Agreements' Matrix Manolis Perakis Indeed, P. Vlachos uses the above example in order to delve into the legal, (geo)political, and cultural factors that have proven to be decisive for the enlargement of the European Union, thus imposing high barriers for every candidate country. Vlachos is analyzing the recent developments in EU-Turkey relations from the angle of the rule of law, touching upon the socalled «enlargement fatigue», i.e. a political concept affecting every candidate concerning whether and how the UK can remain a contracting party to the EU's exclusive and mixed international agreements. In this context, he interestingly describes the aftermath of "Brexit" as a "reboot" in UK's international relations, and he argues that the latter will likely have an extremely difficult time negotiating or renegotiating-outside the EUinternational agreements in its favour without the prestige and power of the Union as the world's largest market.

La sfida del populismo alle democrazie costituzionali non dovrà scoraggiare l'unità dell' Europa

Fondazione Feltrinelli , 2024

L’ascesa del populismo in Europa riflette un profondo cambiamento nel panorama politico, influenz... more L’ascesa del populismo in Europa riflette un profondo cambiamento nel panorama politico, influenzato da fattori economici, sociali e culturali. I leader populisti sono riusciti a capitalizzare sul malcontento degli elettori, proponendo un’alternativa alle politiche tradizionali e promettendo di difendere gli interessi nazionali contro le influenze esterne. La loro crescita rappresenta una sfida significativa per l’Unione Europea e per le democrazie liberali del continente, richiedendo una riflessione critica sulle cause e sulle possibili risposte a questo fenomeno. Le recenti elezioni europee e il voto in Francia hanno segnato un significativo cambiamento nel panorama politico europeo.

L’Unione europea, la democrazia, le democrazie

Fondazione Feltrinelli, 2023

L’inefficienza democratica è una peculiare possibilità insita nel polimorfismo della democrazia, ... more L’inefficienza democratica è una peculiare possibilità insita nel polimorfismo della democrazia, la capacità cioè dell’ideale democratico di assumere innumerevoli forme e realizzazioni pratiche. Quest’inefficienza, di per sé, non rappresenta un costrutto teorico intenzionale, ma risponde piuttosto al contesto — politico, economico, geopolitico — in cui una democrazia si trova ad operare. L’inefficienza della democrazia UE, in questo senso, risulta sia da una mancata identificazione dei cittadini con il concetto di identità europea, sia dalla scarsa partecipazione o interesse nei lavori dell’unica tra le grandi istituzioni europee che può rappresentare una forma tradizionale di democrazia indiretta, il Parlamento europeo. In questo senso, la volontà dei cittadini europei di esercitare i propri diritti è confinata prevalentemente al quadro giuridico nazionale.

The Influence and Implications of the Ukrainian Crisis on European Regional Security

HAPSc Policy Briefs Series, 2022

In this analysis, the theoretical framework is examined based on primary and secondary sources of... more In this analysis, the theoretical framework is examined based on primary and secondary sources of research concerning the foundation of Russian-Ukrainian relations. Subsequently, the existing security environment is extensively analysed, at the international and regional level, while a critical overview of the political-military framework of security at the European level is also examined. Furthermore, an overview of the relations between Russia and Ukraine is attempted in two dimensions, regarding to the geopolitical role of Greece and its role in the European interaction, and the analysis of influence and the effects of the Ukrainian crisis in the field of Energy Policy of the European Union (EU) within its effect on the European defence policy. In this context, the key role of Greece and Cyprus and both mediation for energy sufficiency and Europe’s autonomy is thoroughly examined, as a consequence of the geopolitical and geographical factor that may affect the existing dependencies on Russian natural gas based on of the East Med area, hence the potential influence of forming a new field of interdependence at the energy level.

Spyrakou, V. (2018), ‘Perspectives of European Identity with features of Patriotism and Cosmopolitanism’, in Panos Grigoriou & Philippe Poirier (Eds.), Institutional, Political and Social Challenges for Europe in Crisis, GovUnet Working Papers. Eurasia Publications. Volume. 1, pp. 27-39.

Spyrakou, V. (2019), ‘European Identities and cultural diversity: A factor for the European integration?’, in Panos Grigoriou (Eds.), Youth and Crises in Europe, GovUnet Working Papers, Eurasia Publications. Volume. 2, pp.. 63-71.

Patriotism and cosmopolitanism in the formation of european identity

This dissertation examines the nature of European identity in an attempt to clarify the conceptua... more This dissertation examines the nature of European identity in an attempt to clarify the conceptual ambiguity that characterises it. For this purpose, the following theories were selected as appropriate for understanding this complex phenomenon either as a concept or as a condition-quality: patriotism, constitutional and republican, and cosmopolitanism. The methodological approach lies in the critical theory and comparative political analysis of the factors that have formulated European identity throughout the course of European integration. The apparent asymptotic relationship between the two dominant theories –patriotism and cosmopolitanism– emerges through the qualitative and empirical analysis of political turning points (e.g. Treaties, Brexit, European elections 2014, 2019) as a dialectical relationship. The contribution of the current research is located in identifying and analysing the pervasiveness and multifaceted character of European identity, although the latter faces int...

Πατριωτισμός και κοσμοπολιτισμός στη διαμόρφωση της ευρωπαϊκής ταυτότητας

Η εν λόγω διατριβή διερευνά τη φύση της ευρωπαϊκής ταυτότητας, επιχειρώντας να αποσαφηνίσει την ε... more Η εν λόγω διατριβή διερευνά τη φύση της ευρωπαϊκής ταυτότητας, επιχειρώντας να αποσαφηνίσει την εννοιολογική αμφισημία που τη χαρακτηρίζει. Για τον σκοπό αυτόν, επιλέχθηκαν ως ενδεδειγμένες θεωρίες για την εννόηση αυτού του σύνθετου φαινομένου, είτε ως έννοιας είτε ως συνθήκης-ιδιότητας, αυτές του πατριωτισμού, συνταγματικού και ρεπουμπλικανικού, και του κοσμοπολιτισμού. Η μεθοδολογική προσέγγιση έγκειται στην κριτική θεωρία και τη συγκριτική πολιτική ανάλυση των παραγόντων που δόμησαν την ευρωπαϊκή ταυτότητα καθόλη την πορεία της ευρωπαϊκής ενοποίησης. Η φαινομενικά ασυμπτωτική σχέση μεταξύ των δύο αυτών κυρίαρχων θεωριών αναδεικνύεται, μέσα από την ποιοτική και εμπειρική ανάλυση πολιτικών σημείων καμπής (π.χ. ΣυνθΕΕ, Brexit, Ευρωεκλογές), ως σχέση διαλεκτική. Η πρωτοτυπία της έρευνας εντοπίζεται στην ανάδειξη και ανάλυση της διεισδυτικότητας και του πολυσχιδούς χαρακτήρα της ευρωπαϊκής ταυτότητας, παρότι αντιμετωπίζει εσωτερικές –ως πολιτειακό αφήγημα– και εξωτερικές –ως εργαλειακ...

V. Spyrakou, Rethinking International Relations in Times of Global Crisis - the Cosmopolitan Approach, Journal of Modern Education Review, USA 2021, Volume 11, No. 12, pp. 1373–1380

JMER Academic Star Publishing Company, 2021

Abstract: This article examines the role of cosmopolitan international theory as a factor to form... more Abstract: This article examines the role of cosmopolitan international theory as a factor to formulate International Relations in a demanding globalised co-existence; this article focuses on the case of European institutional and political identity within the features of cosmopolitanism regarding its values and an updated political interpretation. Furthermore, the article examines whether a transformation of “state sovereignty” is possible and in which framework, European “Demos” within the revolution of global citizenship, narratives as basic components of the post-national era in international politics, thus aims to bring in the fore a recent discussion which implicates both European and International politics and the crucial role of citizens in times of crisis, as an opportunity of a changing point in the political order.

Key words: cosmopolitanism, cosmopolitan international theory, European identity, global citizenship

Β. Σπυράκου, Η Πορεία της Ευρωπαϊκής Πολιτικότητας - Μία Συγκριτική Ανάλυση, Διεθνής και Ευρωπαϊκή Πολιτική, τ. 50, 2021 - 2022, σελ. 182-191, Εκδόσεις Παπαζήση, Αθήνα

Διεθνής και Ευρωπαϊκή Πολιτική, Εκδόσεις Παπαζήση , 2021

Ευρωπαϊκή ταυτότητα: Σύγκλιση στο δίκαιο και την ηθική της πολυμορφίας Η ευρωπαϊκή αυτοπραγμάτωσ... more Ευρωπαϊκή ταυτότητα: Σύγκλιση στο δίκαιο και την ηθική της πολυμορφίας

Η ευρωπαϊκή αυτοπραγμάτωση αποτελεί μία συγκεκριμένη εν εξελίξει υπόθεση μέσω της οικειοποίησης θεσμικών δικαιωμάτων και υποχρεώσεων· μέσω της πολιτικής ιδιότητας τα άτομα συνέρχονται σε κοινωνία. Στο διεθνοποιημένο περιβάλλον συγκυριαρχίας, το κράτος δεν ανταποκρίνεται επαρκώς απέναντι στους πολίτες, των οποίων τα συμφέροντα δεν συνδέονται αποκλειστικά με την εδαφική επικράτεια, αλλά επιμερίζονται σε ευρύτερους φορείς όπως οι διεθνείς οργανισμοί, τα διεθνικά δίκτυα, οι μη κυβερνητικές οργανώσεις καθώς και η Ευρωπαϊκή Ένωση. Ο μετασχηματισμός του κράτους και της κρατικής εξουσίας στη σύγχρονη εποχή οδήγησε στον ορισμό του μεταεθνικού ή μετανεωτερικού κράτους του οποίου τα καθήκοντα οργανώνονται στο πλαίσιο των μηχανισμών περιφερειακής ολοκλήρωσης στους κόλπους της ΕΕ, αντιστοίχως και στον μετασχηματισμό της κυριαρχίας που αποδίδεται με όρους όπως διαιρετή, επιμερισμένη, συλλογική, αλληλέγγυα ή/και συγκυριαρχία.

V. Spyrakou, Rethinking the Synthesis in Europe - Political Identity Issue as a Factor of European Integration, European Politeia, 1-2 · 2017, pp. 195-227, European Public Law Organization (EPLO)

https://eplopublications.eu/publication/print-edition/european-politeia-issues-no-1-2-2017, 2017

The shaping of European identity formulates a new dimension to the role of the European citizen b... more The shaping of European identity formulates a new dimension to the role of the European citizen by enhancing the prospect of European integration in order to become more effective and sustainable. The protection as well as the promotion of the diversity of cultural expressions can contribute and upgrade the international western community in order to secure peace and social welfare. This article aims to examine the types of the components which integrate European identity, in parallel with the phenomenon of euroskepticism. Furthermore, this paper aims to explore how under various roles, the Union should confront the dilemmas which delay its political integration and led to the formation of adequate and creative policies which will upgrade the socioeconomic European mosaic. The goal is to identify practices that foster social participation by improving the prospective for a European "Demos" in order to face the democratic perplexity of European institutions and rethink their multigovernmental functions.

Immigration as a Common European Challenge: The Crucial Role of the Greek and Turkish Case

HAPSc Policy Briefs Series, 2021

European immigration policy as a multilevel and polymorphic process, by definition, constitutes a... more European immigration policy as a multilevel and polymorphic process, by definition, constitutes a complex phenomenon defined as a transcendent set of socio-economic and political processes that are considered to transform the present transnational treaty into a construct of multiple policies to be found between member states. Recently, it is accounted as a complex network of supranational interconnection in both economic and sociological terms to combat various refugee crises. This paper aims to address the inner dialogue regarding the Dublin contribution among others updated immigration policies, especially regarding the Greek and Turkish case, within the updated political turmoil to deal with. Therefore, it is crucial not to overlook the multicultural dimension as one of the most critical factors in understanding the political structure within developing the indicative path of socio-political relationship between member states, thus of variable factors to deal with, such as immigration, extremism etc. The consequences and extensions of this complex structure have already outlined a historical moment on a global or even humanistic scale. Member states are called to renegotiate their understanding of space, time, human rights either in an international or supranational environment; however, by confronting the vulnerability of modern democracies in a world of risks caused by democratic deficit; the lack of challenging with the dilemmas and responsibilities on a pan-European political perspective on immigration issues, indeed with respect on democratic terms. This paper will emphasize (on) which of existing policies and initiatives should be implemented to achieve common ground to overcome the multiple crises and will examine the particular role of Greece and Turkey on immigration and refugee issues, thus is of significance in developing an interdisciplinary dialogue that may contribute to the re-examination of the member states role within the contribution of the institutional and legal framework, in a new world of potential risks by rethinking the EU policies and why the “know how” should work.

Spyrakou, V. "Theorising the co-existence in EU membership: the British paradigm" in Joining, Staying in, and Leaving the European Union: Legal, Political and Economic Perspectives, Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 2022, pp. 99-117

Joining, Staying in, and Leaving the European Union: Legal, Political and Economic Perspectives, Edited by M. Perakis, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK, Cambridge Scholars Publishing, ISBN13: 978-1-5275-8742-7, 2022

The Legal Consequences of "Brexit" on the UK's International Agreements' Matrix Manolis Perakis I... more The Legal Consequences of "Brexit" on the UK's International Agreements' Matrix Manolis Perakis Indeed, P. Vlachos uses the above example in order to delve into the legal, (geo)political, and cultural factors that have proven to be decisive for the enlargement of the European Union, thus imposing high barriers for every candidate country. Vlachos is analyzing the recent developments in EU-Turkey relations from the angle of the rule of law, touching upon the socalled «enlargement fatigue», i.e. a political concept affecting every candidate concerning whether and how the UK can remain a contracting party to the EU's exclusive and mixed international agreements. In this context, he interestingly describes the aftermath of "Brexit" as a "reboot" in UK's international relations, and he argues that the latter will likely have an extremely difficult time negotiating or renegotiating-outside the EUinternational agreements in its favour without the prestige and power of the Union as the world's largest market.