Objective
In this study I will explore how the degrees of legitimacy allocated to supra national, national and regional levels of governance relate to each other. I will argue that they are not independent, and that the link rests on the affective sphere where the identities are located. Despite the number of theories advanced to explain the link existing between Europeanism and Nationalism, the empirical evidences show that "no single explanation works across nations for even a majority of countries", and then that "the root causes of internationalism vary from one country to another according to national situations and experience." (Kaase and Newton, 1995:117) What I think is missed on these models is a mediation between the degree of identification with each territorial identity (the region, the nation and Europe), and the evaluations of these levels of governance. This mediation is what I call the 'degree of conflict' existing between the identities in question. The training requirements of my research are chiefly related to the possibility of having an stimulating intellectual exchange, and to submit my work to the suggestions and criticism of expert eyes. The overall quality of the scholars working in this centre, and among them, Profs. Helen Wallace, Mark Pollack, Philippe C. Schmitter, and Michael Keating largely justify this choice. Firstly, Helen Wallace has a particular interest in the politics and policy-making processes within the enlarging European Union. Mark Pollack's work partially focuses on the role of the supranational institutions of the European Union, and on the conditions under which supranational institutions may influence policy outcomes. Philippe Schmitter's recent work on the EU's democratic deficit in addition to his earlier work on the EU is highly relevant for my research. Michael Keating is also one of the foremost scholars on regional politics in Europe and on multi-level governance, with obvious implications for my topic. Last but not least, Thomas Risse has also complementary interests with my research and still. In terms of training, the benefit I expect from this fellowship is to have a stimulating scientific exchange and to submit my work to a constructive criticism. I do not have any doubts that the Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies (European University Institute) will by far fulfill my expectations in that sense. Not only that, but also the overall quality of the scholars working in this centre, and among them, the specialization that Profs.Mark Pollack, and Helen Wallace have on my field of interest largely justifies this choice. Apart from my own research, I intend to actively participate in the activities of the Centre through attending seminars and discussion groups, and possibly some teaching. I think my experience and the methodological skills I have acquired during the last years will be useful for the Centre. I believe such an opportunity has great impact in terms of quality and maturity on anyone's research. I have already experienced this benefit as a young scholar of the TMR Research Network 'Representation in Europe'. Therefore, I would like to continue advancing in this direction.
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50016 SAN DOMENICO DI FIESOLE
Italy