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Circular economy discourses in the Central and Eastern European countries.

Authors :
VAJDA, Boglárka
DRĂGAN, Gabriela
Source :
Centre for European Studies (CES) Working Papers; 2023, Vol. 15 Issue 3, p310-340, 31p
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

The practical implementation of a circular economy in the European Union poses significant challenges, notably for the EU-11 (Central and Eastern Europe) countries. The aim of this paper is to analyze the transition of the EU-11 countries toward a CE by examining existing circular strategies, national-level policies, as well as bottom-up initiatives, and on the other hand to explore the prevalent circularity discourses within the EU-11 countries. The study employs a discourse analysis method to comprehensively examine documents related to the CE aspects. This methodology integrates both quantitative categorization (codes and categories) and qualitative interpretation (reading and explanation) to support the understanding of circularity discourses. The results of this paper indicate that the countries within the EU-11 are actively advancing their efforts towards a CE. These countries are seen to be proactively developing a circular vision and setting ambitious objectives to facilitate a transition to a circular economic model. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20677693
Volume :
15
Issue :
3
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Centre for European Studies (CES) Working Papers
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
175553026