Sovereignty-Enhancing or Sovereignty-Constraining? Taking Stock of 25 Years of EU Membership for the Ã…land Islands
This year marks a quarter-century since the Åland Islands, an autonomous Swedish-speaking archipelago under Finnish sovereignty, joined the European Union alongside Finland in 1995. As the islands celebrate 25 years within the EU framework, questions arise about how membership has reshaped their unique status. Has EU integration strengthened Åland’s self-governance and international profile, or has it imposed limits on its sovereignty? The Centre on Constitutional Change takes an in-depth look at the impacts of EU membership on Åland’s political autonomy, economic development, and cultural identity-offering a timely assessment of the region’s evolving position in Europe.
EU Membership and Ã…land Islands The Balance Between Autonomy and Integration
For the Ã…land Islands, EU membership is a delicate dance between preserving extensive regional autonomy and…
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Author : Jackson Lee
Publish date : 2025-07-26 21:01:00
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