variable-geometry Europe

== English == === Alternative forms === variable geometry Europe === Etymology === variable geometry +‎ Europe, likely a metaphor from aeronautics (specifically variable-sweep wing aircraft) applied to political flexibility. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈvɛəɹi.əbəl dʒiˈɒmɪtɹi ˈjʊəɹəp/ === Noun === variable-geometry Europe (uncountable) (European Union, politics) A concept of European integration where the cooperation is organized around specific projects or functional needs, leading to a diverse set of overlapping groupings of member states. Synonyms: variable geometry, Europe à la carte Coordinate terms: multi-speed Europe, two-speed Europe ==== Coordinate terms ==== concentric circles Europe à la carte multi-speed Europe multi-tier Europe ==== Related terms ==== differentiated integration enhanced cooperation opt-out permanent structured cooperation (PESCO) ==== Translations ==== === See also === subsidiarity supranationalism