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Understanding the EU as a Good Global Actor: Ambitions, Values and Metrics

Understanding the EU as a Good Global Actor: Ambitions, Values and Metrics

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This book investigates the EU's development as a global actor, exploring its legal mission to be a 'good actor' and the complexities of fulfilling it. It elicits critical reflections on the question of 'goodness in EU external relations' from descriptive, analytical, and normative perspectives and examines which metrics of actorness are useful in tackling this subject. Contributions from over 20 leading EU scholars and emerging voices advance a research agenda for the study of the EU as a good global actor, covering topics such as trade governance, data governance, and institutional dimension.

Format: Hardback
Length: 314 pages
Publication date: 04 October 2022
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd


This timely book delves into the multifaceted development of the European Union (EU) as a global actor, exploring its legal mission to be a 'good actor' and the complexities involved in achieving this objective. It raises critical reflections on the concept of 'goodness' in EU external relations from descriptive, analytical, and normative perspectives, examining which metrics of actorness are most effective in addressing this subject.

Featuring contributions from over 20 renowned EU scholars and emerging voices, the book develops four central themes that serve as a research agenda for studying the EU as a good global actor. The book begins by unpacking the complexities of the EU as a global trade actor, delving into issues such as 'good trade governance,' a deeper trade agenda, data governance in digital trade and other regulatory frameworks, and the institutional dimension of EU actorness.

Understanding the EU as a Good Global Actor is a vital read for scholars and students in EU law and politics, particularly those with an interest in EU governance, trade, and external relations. It also holds significant value for policy makers within and outside the EU, as it provides valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities of EU foreign policy.

The book's comprehensive approach and interdisciplinary nature make it an essential resource for scholars, researchers, and practitioners seeking to understand the evolving role of the EU as a global actor and its impact on international relations.


Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781802202977

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