In der Arbeit geht es um die Grenzen übergreifende Zusammenarbeit zwischen Nationen, Ländern, Kommunen und Regierungsbezirken um ein einheitliches und starkes Europa zu erreichen. Das Ziel ist es weiterhin erfolgreich im Wettbewerb mit den USA, China etc. zu sein und das Denken der Bevölkerung zu stärken Europäer zu sein, nicht nur Nationalstolz zu besitzen.
Die Realisation eines gestärkten Europas wird über finanzierte und subventionierte Projekte der Europäischen Union vorangetrieben. Hierbei werden Infrastrukturen gerade in Entwicklungsländern verbessert aber auch die Mobilität und Arbeitsmöglichkeiten im europäischen Raum verbessert.
Die Arbeit zeigt auf, wie Projekte umgesetzt werden, welche Organe dabei betroffen sind und wie gravierend die Defizite und Auswirkungen mancher Regionen sind.
Table of Contents
1 INTRODUCTION
2 EDUCATION & TRAINING
2.1 Introduction and General Information
The Lisbon Strategy
The Bologna Process
2.2 Life-long learning Program 2007-2013
3 CENTRAL EUROPE – COOPERATION FOR SUCCESS
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Goals and Direction
3.3 SoNorA – South North Axis
4 CONCLUSION AND OUTLOOK
Objectives and Topics
This thesis examines the effectiveness of European Union cooperation programs in fostering development, with a specific focus on education, training, and infrastructure in newer member states like Hungary. The research investigates whether these initiatives enable countries to bridge the economic and social gap between them and the more developed western EU states, while also addressing migration trends among young professionals.
- Analysis of the Lisbon Strategy and the Bologna Process in the context of European education.
- Evaluation of the Life-long Learning Program (2007-2013) and its sub-programs.
- Investigation into the CENTRAL EUROPE program and its role in regional development.
- Assessment of infrastructure, labor market disparities, and the SoNorA transport initiative.
- Empirical study on the motivations and emigration intentions of Hungarian students.
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3 CENTRAL EUROPE – Cooperation for Success
Aiming to achieve an overall standard in Europe the European Territorial Cooperation 2007-2013 pushes economic and environmental development as well as social development in Central Europe. The CENTRAL EUROPE program is part of this policy framework and supports cooperation the between regions in the European Union.
The elaboration of joint solutions and the preparation of investments in infrastructure in the fields of Innovation, Accessibility, Environment and Competitiveness and Attractiveness of Cities and Regions is focus point of this program. With a program budget of around 231 million Euros, funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), it is possible to support projects involving cooperation between national, regional and local actors in the period of 2007-2013.
Especially in this program regions like Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Poland and the Slovak Republic of Slovenia are served. Within the program countries are able to promote trans-national cooperation projects with mutual benefits, tangible outputs and concrete results while contributing to an integrated development of the entire program area to reduce these differences through cooperation.
Therefore the program has to play a considerable role in strengthening the development of these countries and their regions. This program elaboration aims to promote participation of special target groups like universities, development agencies, regional, local and national authorities, innovation centres and private actors in fields of innovation, economic development, as well as infrastructure and environment.
Summary of Chapters
1 INTRODUCTION: This chapter provides an overview of the European Union's efforts to foster economic stability and growth, introducing the thesis goal of evaluating whether new member states can catch up to western standards through existing programs.
2 EDUCATION & TRAINING: This section covers the core EU education strategies, including the Lisbon Strategy, the Bologna Process, and the Life-long Learning Program, evaluating their impact on student mobility and skill development.
3 CENTRAL EUROPE – COOPERATION FOR SUCCESS: This chapter focuses on the regional development framework of the CENTRAL EUROPE program, exploring strategies for innovation, accessibility, and environment while detailing specific initiatives like the SoNorA transport project.
4 CONCLUSION AND OUTLOOK: This final chapter synthesizes the findings on education and infrastructure, presenting survey results from Hungarian students regarding emigration and professional perspectives to conclude on the current status of the regional development efforts.
Keywords
European Union, Education and Training, Lisbon Strategy, Bologna Process, Life-long Learning Program, CENTRAL EUROPE, Regional Development, Infrastructure, Competitiveness, SoNorA, Labor Market, Migration, Brain Drain, Hungary, Trans-national Cooperation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core focus of this thesis?
The thesis explores the integration and development of new EU member states, specifically through educational programs and regional cooperation initiatives, to determine if they are narrowing the development gap with western European nations.
Which European programs are analyzed in the work?
The work focuses on the Life-long Learning Program (including Comenius, Erasmus, Leonardo da Vinci, Grundtvig, and Jean Monnet) and the CENTRAL EUROPE program.
What is the primary research goal?
The main goal is to evaluate if targeted EU-funded programs successfully facilitate the catch-up process for new member states in terms of economic competitiveness, educational standards, and infrastructure.
What methodology does the author utilize?
The author combines a literature and policy review of EU programs with an empirical survey conducted among 144 Hungarian students to gather primary data on migration intentions and professional outlooks.
What is the main topic of the chapter on Central Europe?
This chapter discusses the operational framework for reducing economic and social disparities in Central European regions through infrastructure investment, territorial cohesion, and sustainable environmental strategies.
Which keywords best characterize the study?
The study is characterized by keywords such as European Union, Life-long Learning Program, Regional Development, Brain Drain, and Trans-national Cooperation.
What specific finding does the survey among Hungarian students highlight?
The survey reveals that despite positive developments, 83% of surveyed Hungarian students intend to live abroad after graduation, driven largely by expectations of higher salaries and better social benefits elsewhere.
How does the SoNorA project contribute to the program's goals?
The SoNorA (South-North Axis) project specifically targets higher accessibility and interconnectivity between the Adriatic and Baltic Seas, aiming to reduce infrastructure bottlenecks and promote sustainable freight logistics.
- Quote paper
- Manuel Müller (Author), 2011, Crossing boarders Cooperation for a strong united Europe, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.hausarbeiten.de/document/193530
