variable-geometry Europe en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈvɛəɹi.əbəl dʒiˈɒmɪtɹi ˈjʊəɹəp/
Etymology
variable geometry + Europe, likely a metaphor from aeronautics (specifically variable-sweep wing aircraft) applied to political flexibility.
Meanings
- (European-Union, uncountable) 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.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| variable geometry Europe | alternative | lexicographic |
Coordinates
concentric circles · multi-tier Europe · Europe à la carte · two-speed Europe · multi-speed Europe · multi-speed Europe
Relateds
enhanced cooperation · differentiated integration · supranationalism · subsidiarity · permanent structured cooperation · opt-out
Synonyms
variable geometry · Europe à la carte
Translations (7)
de Europa der variablen Geometrie (concept of functional integration) · pl Europa zmiennej geometrii (concept of functional integration) · es Europa de geometría variable (concept of functional integration) · pt Europa de geometria variável (concept of functional integration) · nl Europa met variabele geometrie (concept of functional integration) · fr Europe à géométrie variable (concept of functional integration) · it Europa a geometria variabile (concept of functional integration)