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Explore the impact of Denmark's EU opt-outs on cooperation, public opinion, and policy reconsideration. Join us for a discussion on bridging elite Euro-optimism and popular Euro-scepticism. Learn about the framework conditions of Danish EU policy and the potential next steps for addressing opt-outs. This event dives deep into understanding the dynamics between Denmark's opt-outs and its influence within the EU.
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Bringing European Debate to Finland: Denmark’s opt-outs and what will happen to them?_________________________________The European Union Research Programme The Finnish Institute of International Affairs TEPSA Guest Lecture14 October 2008
The Danish EU-Orientation ”Far too often, the standard Danish reaction has been characterized by a skeptical attitude towards changes in the EU. We have, as point of departure, wished to keep things as they were. [--] This is not the way to achieve influence.” -Fogh Rasmussen- • An attempt to bridge elite Euro-optimism and popular Euro-scepticism • what explains the difference between the elite and public opinions? • how could the division be abandoned? • The more opt-outs – the less influence?
The impact of the Danish opt-outs/-ins on the EU cooperation and other MS
Rethinking the Danish EU-Policy • Framework conditions of Danish EU-policy • four opt-outs & critical public opinion • The process of reconsidering the opt-outs • next steps? • referendum? • mode of campaign? • implications of Ireland?