EU-Russia Relations and the Common Neighborhood: The Ball is on the EU's Side
Abstract: Relations between the EU and Russia have been stagnating for many years. Expectations on both sides differ greatly, and their non-fulfillment compounds mutual frustration. The EU needs a more realistic assessment of the current situation in Russia, one that is not based on hopes, unrealistic expectations, and stereotypes. The right approach lies neither in focusing entirely on human right issues nor in only doing business with Russia. Rather, the EU should concentrate on setting the rules, even if this comes at a cost in the short run. The analysis of three key areas in the relations - energy, neighborhood, and visa policy - shows the degree to which the assessments of relations differ. It also underlines how security concerns still influence policy. The conclusion is that even if Russia is a difficult partner - especially now, as it blocks nearly every cooperation initiative - the EU can and must do more. First of all, the EU should not accept Russian rules for the relationship bu
- Alternative title
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EU-Russland Beziehungen und die gemeinsame Nachbarschaft: Die EU ist am Zug
- Location
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Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Frankfurt am Main
- Extent
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Online-Ressource, 14 S.
- Language
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Englisch
- Notes
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Veröffentlichungsversion
- Bibliographic citation
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DGAP-Analyse ; Bd. 7
- Classification
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Politik
- Event
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Veröffentlichung
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Berlin
- (when)
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2013
- Contributor
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Forschungsinstitut der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Auswärtige Politik e.V
- URN
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urn:nbn:de:0168-ssoar-55248-3
- Rights
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Open Access unbekannt; Open Access; Der Zugriff auf das Objekt ist unbeschränkt möglich.
- Last update
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25.03.2025, 1:43 PM CET
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- Forschungsinstitut der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Auswärtige Politik e.V
Time of origin
- 2013
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