Εξευρωπαϊσμος και αλλαγές δημοσίων πολιτικών: η περίπτωση της ελληνικής περιβαλλοντικής πολιτικής

Abstract

Environmental policy is one of the most regulated and one of the most Europeanized policy areas. This article analyses the concept of Europeanization, discusses its mechanisms, the mediating factors that lead to change and its possible outcomes. The case of the Greek environmental policy is analysed in order to function as an illustration of the theoretical hypotheses of the model of Europeanization. It is argued that the Greek environmental policy converges with the European policy in a slow pace. “Hard” and “soft” mechanisms of Europeanization are acting simultaneously but the national mediating factors present serious problems. Nevertheless, neither inertia nor divergence is observed. The necessity for change has been realized and environmental awareness is increasing.