Abstract
Over the past few years, Europe has been faced with one of the biggest refugee crisis since World War II. This crisis has showcased the European Union biggest fault, as it has struggled to implement their policies, as states decided whether to comply or not comply with the organization’s policies. This study looks to answer the question, what factors influence a state’s level of compliance with EU policy? This study examines compliance in the context of migration. Through the use of a case study, this study combines two analytical frameworks, examining how a state’s classification affects the level of compliance with the Common European Asylum System. This study tests to see whether states can be classified based on their economic strength, political strength, and security risks, and the effect this may have on the state’s compliance. The results of the case study showcase that state classifications can be based off of these sub-indicators, which has an effect on the level of compliance with the CEAS and the EU in general. Through the combination of the frameworks, the case study was able to show that the political and economic factors drive a state’s decision to comply.
Advisor
Kille, Kent
Department
Political Science
Recommended Citation
Fabry, Paige G., "The European Union Migration Crisis: The Power Struggle Between the European Union and its Member States over the Implementation of EU Policy" (2017). Senior Independent Study Theses. Paper 7769.
https://openworks.wooster.edu/independentstudy/7769
Keywords
Compliance, migration crisis, Europe
Publication Date
2017
Degree Granted
Bachelor of Arts
Document Type
Senior Independent Study Thesis
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