Territorial Impact of Globalisation for Europe and its Regions
Globalisation is accelerating with European competitiveness becoming more and more interwoven and dependent on the rest on the world. Understanding Europe in the world is a prerequisite for policy making and for promoting Europe in this international competition._x000D_
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Integration, cooperation and smart exploitation of resources are key factors for improving the competitiveness of European regions in the globalised world scene. It is also important to better understand the territorial structures and patterns of economic activity at world level, as well as flows between continents and throughout European regions. Regions are under strong impact on many trends and developments related to globalisation and need support to decide on potential strategic investments that could increase their competitiveness in this globalized world._x000D_
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This project is going to look at globalisation from a territorial perspective and to analyse its territorial aspects and its dynamics at different geographical scales. It shall also address the importance of territorial cooperation and flows linking EU territory. The main aim of the project is to look into the territorial dimension of the globalisation process and analyse its significance for an enlarged Europe. A good understanding of the position of Europe and its regions in the global context and in relation to other cooperation areas shall be obtained. This should be done considering the present context, past trends and analysing changes but also in a prospective way in order to be able to face future challenges and better exploit territorial potentials of the various European regions._x000D_
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Main research areas:_x000D_
    Trends, dynamics and spatial pattern of globalisation in European territory._x000D_
    Territorial structures at world level, profiles and changes._x000D_
    Impact of globalisation on European territories and meaning in terms of cohesion policy._x000D_
    The position of Europe in the World._x000D_
    Flows and networks in the globalising world from a European perspective._x000D_
    Influence of globalization on regional growth, competitiveness and reducing disparities in Europe._x000D_
    Cooperation of regions and new forms of governance at a global scale in EU context._x000D_
    New forms of territorial organisation and integration responding to globalisation._x000D_
    Considerations about potential specific strategic and structural investments at European level to support the competitiveness and territorial cohesion of Europe and its regions._x000D_
