Browsing by Author "Mazur, Sylwia Katarzyna"
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- On the verge of the next EU enlargement. Accession legal framework: conceptual overviewPublication . Mazur, Sylwia KatarzynaSince the founding days of the European Coal and Steel Community, the European integration model has been designed as an open one. Therefore, the enlargement of the European Union from its six founding members to its current twenty-seven is considered not only a success story for the EU but for Europe as a whole. Enlargement, as a twofold process, requires adequate preparation by the acceding State and the EU's capacity to integrate the new member. Despite the transformative power of European integration (where even the prospect of membership can trigger significant reforms), the process is governed by the relatively concise Article 49 of the Treaty on European Union (TEU), which has evolved significantly in practice. The purpose of this paper is threefold. Firstly, it will elucidate the evolving character of the accession procedure. Secondly, it will analyse the balancing act between the increasing complexity of the process and the mechanisms of pre-accession assistance combined with flexibility measures. Thirdly, it will explore the role and significance of political will throughout the entire accession process.
- The temporary protection directive is dead, long live the temporary protection directive! Indispensability of the temporary protection scheme in the eu legal landscapePublication . Mazur, Sylwia KatarzynaOn 24 February 2022 an unprovoked Russia attacked Ukraine, causing a mass movement of displaced persons fleeing Ukraine and in need of international protection. On 4 March 2022, the European Council established the existence of a mass influx of displaced persons, and with that for the first time in the history activated Directive 2001/55/EC, providing quick and effective assistance to people fleeing the war. This action has become an exception in the treatment of forcibly displaced persons arriving at the European Union (EU) borders. The main objective of this study is to explore the complementary position that temporary protection occupies within the Common European Asylum System (CEAS), where it serves not only as a tool to provide protection to persons forcefully displaced en masse, but also to ease the pressure on national asylum systems. What makes the presented research even more interesting is the fact that although temporary protection in the EU had been regulated (at least in theory) for over twenty years, it is still highly politicized and dependent on the will of European leaders. This article combines theoretical considerations (analysis of international law and European law) with a case study of actions taken (and not taken) by the EU during the 2022 migratory pressures.
- War as an accession accelerator? Ukraine’s path towards the EUPublication . Mazur, Sylwia KatarzynaThe European Union’s response to the war in Ukraine is perceived as swift and relatively coherent. The political willingness to support its attacked neighbour has also extended to Ukraine’s membership bid. Despite protracting war and worsening Ukraine’s position, there are no doubts over the state’s commitment to reforms. For now, it can be safely assumed that Ukraine will pursue its path towards membership. Can fighting war and pushing an arduous accession process be balanced by the political will of the EU Member States rooted in a wartime gesture of solidarity?