variable-geometry Europe
noun/ˈvɛəɹi.əbəl dʒiˈɒmɪtɹi ˈjʊəɹəp/
Etymology variable geometry + Europe, likely a metaphor from aeronautics (specifically variable-sweep wing aircraft) applied to political flexibility.
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Government, Politics European Union A concept of European integration where the cooperation is organized around specific projects or functional needs, leading to a diverse set of overlapping groupings of member states.
- Related terms
- differentiated integration, enhanced cooperation, opt-out, permanent structured cooperation, subsidiarity, supranationalism
- Coordinate terms
- concentric circles, Europe à la carte, multi-speed Europe, multi-tier Europe