Abstract:  Research on socialisation in supranational environments such as the EU institutions has to face the complexity and diversity of the socialisation process. Theoretical differentiations can provide useful analytical frameworks, but all are not equally suitable for specific research purposes. They often take the form of dichotomies, such as the basic differentiation of socialisation as process and product. As shown by Zürn and Checkel, two important distinctions can be applied to supranational socialisation: actor’s behaiviour vs their properties, and agent vs  structure. This paper argues that another dichotomy, one between causal and constitutive relations, is theoretically significant and analytically useful, in particular for research embedded in IR constructivism. It provides an empirical application of eight aspects of socialisation produced by the three dichotomies taken together, based on interviews with Council officials. Afterwards, it discusses what can be gathered from this illustration for further research.

• Keywords: causation, constitution, typology, social practice, socialisation.
• DOI: 10.24193/OJMNE.2024.44.01

Abstract: The main problem when discussing cohesion policy is its results are challenging to measure. Even if, for almost thirty years’ community action tried to solve regional disparities, considerable differences between certain parts of the European Union still exist nowadays. Therefore, the future purpose of territorial cooperation should be to support joint initiatives that establish cross-border and transnational network cooperation. This paper aims to determine the importance of inter-regional cooperation to increase the Cohesion Policy’s performance. We would try to show that the regions facing the most significant difficulties in identifying comparative advantages and generating innovative specialization strategies either lack the historical or traditional basis for regional projects or do not have structures to represent them inter-regional dialogues.

• Keywords: cohesion, cohesion policy, regional development, development strategy, regional policy, European integration, cooperation.
• DOI: 10.24193/OJMNE.2024.44.02

Abstract: The European Union (EU) and its member states have played a significant role in South Asia, consequently aligning with its fundamental principles, e.g., the rule of law, respect for human rights and minority rights, good governance, democracy, and equality based on values like inclusion, tolerance, justice, solidarity, and non-discrimination. The EU has always supported the promotion and consolidation of democracy, not only in South Asia bul olso across the world. In this sense, the study examines the EU’s democracy promotion initiatives in association with its programmes. This study addresses the literature gaps in the comparison of the EU’s democratic intervention with references from past and present perspectives. The article further investigates challenges in the region in the context of rising populism and satrapy in South Asia and its neighbourhoods. Afghanistan and Myanmar are the best examples of the current scenario. However, the rise of populist government has already been raised in Europe to challeange a liberal democracy, where positioning the EU’s role in democracy initiatives is questionable in terms of credibility and impactful promises.

• Keywords: Democracy Promotion, European Union, South Asia, Satrapy, Elections.
• DOI: DOI: 10.24193/OJMNE.2024.44.03

Abstract: The aim of the paper is to analyse the involvement of the local and regional authorities within the Conference on the Future of Europe. The former, being closer to the citizens, could play important role in reaching “every corner of the European Union” and helping the citizens to articulate their ideas about the European integration. Therefore, the activity of the subnational level could contribute to the final success of the Conference (or failure – in case of lack of any actions). The analysis is based on the author’s own empirical study conducted among the Polish territorial self-government units after the closure of the Conference. The local and regional authorities were asked if they informed the citizens about the Conference, organised events regarding this enterprise or took part in the events organised by other entities. The results show very low level of the activity, even among the territorial self-government units that are present at the European level. The conclusions regard both to the Polish circumstances as well as to the general performance of the Conference. In the first case, they unveil the unwritten practice among the Polish territorial self-government units on their involvement in the European affairs. Regarding the second point, the results indicate that the Conference din not manage to exceed the “European bubble”

• Keywords: Conference on the future of Europe, local and regional authorities, subnational level, institutional engagement, Poland
• DOI: 10.24193/OJMNE.2024.44.04

Abstract: The present paper reveals a qualitative exploratory study of change management processes in either reorganization measures or system changes in German companies. The empirical endeavor deals with the content analysis of four descriptive case studies in the field of change management, built with and promoted for instructional purposes. Our results may serve as incentives for change management practitioners (i.e., change agents, project managers, coaches, and trainers) and scholars aiming the change management field of study and its related disciplines. We thus, encourage firstly, (1) the use of instructional case studies while teaching and learning about change and secondly, (2) the intensification of qualitative research endeavors, which offer an in depth understanding of the organizational mechanisms and flows

• Keywords: change management; content analysis; case studies; organizational change.
• DOI:10.24193/OJMNE.2024.44.05

Abstract: This article closely examines four far-right parties from Western and Eastern European Union Member States, exploring the potential threats they may pose to Ukraine and identifying any similarities or differences in their messages. The study investigates how these parties use specific issues to win over voters and how they adapt their strategies to suit local customs and attitudes. It also highlights the potential risks these parties pose to democratic governance, especially when they obstruct legislative proceedings. The article further delves into the dynamics of these parties’ rise to power, particularly in the context of a political landscape dominated by traditional parties and it scrutinizes the influence of public sentiment on the success of these parties and how they capitalize on public discontent.

• Keywords: far-right parties, Ukraine, European Union, discourse, elections.
• DOI: 10.24193/OJMNE.2024.44.06