variable-geometry Europeとは 意味・読み方・使い方

語源

variable geometry +‎ Europe, likely a metaphor from aeronautics (specifically variable-sweep wing aircraft) applied to political flexibility.

発音

• IPA: /ˈvɛəɹi.əbəl dʒiˈɒmɪtɹi ˈjʊəɹəp/

名詞

variable-geometry Europe (uncountable)

1. (European Union, politics) 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.

   Synonyms: variable geometry, Europe à la carte

   Coordinate terms: multi-speed Europe, two-speed Europe

等位語

• concentric circles
• Europe à la carte
• multi-speed Europe
• multi-tier Europe

関連する語

• differentiated integration
• enhanced cooperation
• opt-out
• permanent structured cooperation (PESCO)

参考

• subsidiarity
• supranationalism