Topic of thesis: Presidency in the Post-Lisbon Era: Is there Any Room Left for Implementing National Priorities?
Abstract: The aim of the research is to address one of the major developments within the European Union (EU) – the adoption of the Treaty of Lisbon, while focusing on the presidency of the Council of the EU. Whilst some scholars argue that the Treaty greatly weakened the presidency and shifted its former powers to newly established positions, others claim that the institute retained its stance and is still capable of exerting influence on the EU level. Considering these two most prominent opinions articulated in academic debate, this project analyses to what extent the rotating chair, usually perceived as an impartial mediator within the Council and in trialogue meetings, is capable of implementing national priorities while presiding different Council configurations. The research is based on historical institutionalism, as a leading approach for evaluating the impact of institutional changes. While looking at different policy-making stages, the study also aims to unveil patters of national interest representation from a cross-national perspective.
Research interests: Presidency of the Council of the EU, national interest representation, EU governance, EU policy-making, institutionalism, public policy.
Graduated from: Institute of International Relations and Political Science, Vilnius University (BA); Erasmus University Rotterdam (MSc) .
Degrees obtained: Bachelor of Arts in Political Science; Master of Science in International Public Management and Public Policy.
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