University of Malta UNIVERSITY OF MALTA 
EUROPEAN DOCUMENTATION AND RESEARCH CENTRE
List of B.A European Studies Thesis

     
               2000 
    1. The 'Think Small First' Concept:  A critical perspective of EU and Maltese SME Policy - Jean Micallef  Grimaud

    2. Malta's EU Membership within the Context of globalisation - John A. Schranz

    3. The Reform of the European Union's Common Agriculture Policy and  some implications for Malta in the Context of European Union Membership -  Joseph Micallef 
     

               2001
     4. Governmental Regulation Versus Self-Regulation of the Internet: The approaches taken by the European Union and the United States- a comparative study - Christian Franke

     5. The Main Issues related to the rights of Migrant workers and Members  of their Families in the European Union - Christine Pace

     6. Enlargement of the European Union: Bulgaria's Security Challenges in the the Post-Communist Era -  Godwin Xuereb 
     

              2002
    7. A Critical Analysis of the Council for Mutual Economic Assistance: A Review of its triumphs and shortcomings -  Lara C. A. Silver 

     8. The Schengen Acquis and Arising issues challenging the external Border of an enlarged EU: Asylum and Immigration - Philippa Said

    9.  Sustainable Pension Systems in the EU: A Selective Perspective - Maria Depasquale

    10. Interdependence and the EU: Confronting Global Crisis - Andrew D. Sammut

    11. Island Regions in the European Union Regional Policy with a Particular Focus on the Maltese Archipelago in the Event that Malta Joins the European Union -  Kevin Mizzi 

     12. Aspects of Mediation in the Mediterranean Peace Process - Hanan El-Khatib

    13. The European Struggle against Drug Trafficking - Graziella Muscat 

     14. Environmental Liability - Enforcement, Remedial Measures and  Environmental Damages in the Scope of the European Commission's White Paper -  Irina Braginets

     15. Turkey's EU Membership Application and its Human Rights Record - Christine Pace Lupi 

    16. Legitimate Governance in the EU:  The Implications of the White Paper on European Governance - Corinne Cordina 

    17. Europe in the 21st Century:  An Independent Security System? - Keith Zahra.

     18. The European Union's Environment Policy on the Protection of the Ozone Layer and its Impact on Economic Competitiveness - Marie Bernardette Steward

     19. The Lander in Germany's Political System - A Model for the Regions in a Future European Union - Norbert Rizzo 

     20. Small States in a European Union Based on Federal Principles - Anita Vella

     21. The Impact of the Freedom of Movement on the Tourism Industry, in the Event of Malta Joining the EU - Sarah Jennifer Gay 

     22. The Debate on the Future Enlargement of the EU to the East: A perspective on the Agricultural Dimension of the Czech Republic, Hungary and Poland - Salvatore Morgan

     23. Exploring the attitude of the Roman Catholic Church towards European Integration - Emanuel Borg 

    24. The Economic Impact of the Euro-Mediterranean Partnership on the  Agriculture Sector of the European Union and its Mediterranean Partners - Kamran Alshinawi 

     25. Exploring the Finalite' Politique of a Post-Nice European Union - Stefan Grech 
     

              2003
    26. The Effectiveness of Waste Management Strategies in the European Union with Emphasis on the Legal Regime Regulating Waste - Kenneth Borg

    27. Equal Opportunities in Employment and Education for Persons with Disabilities in the EU - Alwyn Borg Myatt 

    28. The Barcelona Process and its Impact on Malta's Relations with the Non-Member Countries of the Mediterranean - Henri Caruana 

    29. Women: Work and Gender Equality in the EU - A Maltese Perspective - Johann Caruana 

    30. The Impact of EU Enlargement on the Union's Relations with Russia - Allison Dato Mallia

    31. The EU's CFSP and the TransAtlantic Relationship - Joseph Farrugia 

    32. Gibraltar: Its Current and Future Status Within the EU - Ilaria Flores Martin

    33. A Historical Analysis of the Politics and Legal Measures regarding Racism and Eelligious Intolerance (Emphasis on Xenophobia) in the EU - Suela Jahaj 

    34. The Effectiveness of Small EU States in the CFSP with Reference to the Experience of Ireland and Luxembourg: Some Lessons for Malta - Daniela Mallia

    35. The Likely Impact of EC Law on Ozone Depleting Substances on Malta - Jean Paul Micallef 

    36. Safeguarding the Maltese Cultural and National Heritage through EU Policies and Programmes - Alfred Psaila 

    37. The Human Rights Dimension of the Euro-Mediterranean Partnership: Achievements, Failures and the way forward - Edward Spiteri 

    38. The Development of the EU's CFSP - The Impact of the Balkan Crisis - Nicholas Spiteri Paris
     

              2004
    39. Socio-Legal Rights of Immigrants in the EU: Evolution and Trends - Fredrick Abdilla

    40. The Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction: Challenges to European Security in the Mediterranean Region - Claire Azzopardi

    41. The Global Fight Against Terrorism: A look at EU-US Relations - Jennifer Azzopardi

    42. Adopting the EU's Environmental Acquis with regards to Solid Waste Disposal: The Cases of Malta and Greece - Claudine Borg

    43. 19th Century Ideas on European Unity and their Influence on the European Union - Darren Camilleri

    44. The Human Rights Conditionality in the Euro-Mediterranean Partnership Agreements: A Comparison of the Strands of the European Parliament, the Council and the European Commission - Nicola Farrugia

    45. The Western Mediterranean and Illegal Immigration: What Role for the EU? A Case Study: Malta, Italy, France and Spain - Alexandra Galea

    46. An Evaluation of the European Council's Evolving Role and Decision Making Competence within the Wider European Union Structure: Case Study - Determining the European Union's Relationship with Turkey - Sandra Galea

    47. National Parliaments and the European Union: An Analysis of the Role and Influence of the EU Committees within the National Parliaments, Using the UK and Italy as Case Studies - Ian Gauchi Borda

    48. The Use of Force and Alternative Approaches in Meeting Current Security Threats in the Mediterranean Region - Ryan Grech

    49. Europeanisation and the Challenge of Institutional Adaptation in Malta: Learning from the United Kingdom Experience - Fleur Ann Houlton

    50. Islands in the EU - The Transport Question - Joseph Micallef

    51. The Rights of the Unborn Child in Europe - Andre' Portelli

    52. The Maltese Wine Industry in the Light of European Union Membership: The Economic Aspect - Fabian Psaila

    53. Small States and EU Institutional Reform - Ludwig Saliba

    54. The Efficiency of the CFSP: The Case of the Arab-Israeli Conflict - Jean-Pierre Schembri

    55. The Division of Competences between the Institutions and the Member States of the EU in the Draft Constitution: Has the Balance Shifted? - Emily Tufigno
     

              2005
    56. The Ratification of the European Constitution: The State of Play in the Union's Micro states - Jennifer Azzopardi

    57. The USA'S and EU's Response to Global Challenges: Terrorism - Robert Azzopardi

    58. UK's Stands on the CFSP since the St.Malo 
    Declaration - Ryan Borg

    59. A Focus on EU-US Trade Relations.  The Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) Controversy - Nicholas Bugeja

    60. Ireland's Economic Performance and the EUs Structural and Cohesion Funds: Lessons for the New Member States -  Alexander Buttigieg

    61. The Administrative Structures to operate Regional Policy in Malta: How do they compare with Member State Practice? A Comparative Study on Ireland, the Czech Republic and Malta - Abigail Camilleri

    62. Maltese Disabled Activists Understanding of the European Union - Justin Camilleri

    63. Democracy in the Arab World - an Analysis of the Democratic Situation in the Region - Tania Carabott

    64. Spain's Transition to Democracy, and Eventual Conformity to the Copenhagen Criteria, Especially in the Area of Human Rights - Alison Chetcuti

    65. National vs European Social Policy: How are they co-existing? A Maltese Perspective - Justin Facciol

    66. Ireland and its participation in the Common Foreign Security Policy (CFSP) and the European Security and Defense Policy (ESDP) since Maastricht - Andre Fenech

    67. Women's Rights in Turkey and Steps Towards Gender Equality - Valerie Fenech

    68. The Development of Democracy in Russia after Communism: External Influences - Julie Kalinina

    69. Cyprus EU Membership and the Resolution of the Cyprus Problem - Adam Kuymizakis

    70. Assessing the Effects of Terrorism on National Security Policies: The Case of Britain and France - David Mansfield

    71. The Ratification of the European Constitution in Britain and France - Maria Micallef

    72.  The European Security and Defense Policy: Strenghtening a Climate of Security in the Mediterranean and avoiding a North/South Rift - Roberto Pace

    73. The European Constitution and its impact on Decision Making Procedures within the EU - Joanna Rose Portelli

    74.  The Progressive Development of Europeanization in Malta: A Comparative Analysis - Janet Said

    75. Christianity and the European Union - Continuum and Dichotomy - Darren Vella

    76. Assessing the EU's Main Security Threats. The Terrorist Threat and EU Counter Measures - Philip Vella

    77. The Co-operation between the European Union and Russia, the energy sector: oil, gas, coal - Daria Zakamskaya

    78. Assisting the Families of the Disabled: EU Policy and the Maltese Response - Keith Zammit Marmara
     

              2006
    79.  The Shift from Classical Security Threats and its Implication on the EU's Defense Policy - Nicholas Attard

    80.  The Role of the EU in Combating Regional Terrorist Groups - Daniel Azzopardi

    81.  Turkish EU Membership - Threatened by the Cyprus Problem? - Josette Bajada

    82.  Malta's Alignment with the Maastricht Convergence Criteria - Joseph Borg

    83.  The Application of EC Competition Policy by the Maltese Competition Authorities - Alison Camilleri

    84.  The Challenge of Human Trafficking in the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice of the EU - Nynke Johanna Camilleri Van Ek

    85.  The Main Causes of the Decline in Voter Turnout for the European Parliamentary Elections: 1979-2004 - Maria Carla Ciscaldi

    86.  The Effects of EU Membership on Cypriot National Politics - Francesca Dayal

    87.  EU Relations with Switzerland: A 'Special' Case - Rachel Demajo

    88.  European Security and the Middle East: Analysing the EU's Relationship with Iran and Syria - Alanna Dimech

    89.  EU Acquis concerning Women's Rights in the Employment Sector.  To what extent is Maltese Legislation compatible? - Latimer Ebejer

    90.  The Right to Family Life in the European Union: with particular reference to Malta, Spain and England - Phaedra Ebejer

    91.  The EU and Economic Integration in Arab Mediterranean Countries - Maria Gatt

    92.  Young Workers: Rights and Obligations under the EU's Occupational Health and Safety Legislation - Suzanne Gili

    93.  EU Membership: A Missed Opportunity for Cypriot Reunification - Annika Gollcher

    94.  The Euro-Mediterranean Peace Process: 10 Years after Barcelona - Martin Grech

    95.  The EU Policy in Relation to the Proliferation of WMD in the Middle East: Too Little too Late?  The Case of Iran - David Magri

    96.  The Interface between National and EU Foreign Policy in the CFSP.  The Case in Finland - Rachel Mamo

    97.  The Effects of 9/11 and Subsequent Events on the EU's Anti-Terrorism Policies - Randolph Micallef

    98.  Refugee Policy within the European Union and Malta - Vanessa Shead

    99.  How prepared is the European Union for another Bosnia-type Situation? - Diana Spiteri

    100. The Effect of EU Membership on the Role and Expectations of Maltese Local Councils - Simon Peter Vella Gregory

    101. Federal and Confederal Influences in the EU Constitution - Marie Claire Testa

    102. Influencing the EU: An Analysis  of the Way in which Interest Groups influence EU Decision Makers - Mark Vella Muscat
     

              2007
    103.  Rebuilding Kosovo: How Malta as a Small State can contribute to the EU's Humanitarian Assistance - Victor Abela

    104.  Gender Equality in the EU: A Comparative Analysis on Sweden, Denmark and Belgium vis-a'-vis Malta, Italy and Spain - Annalise Aquilina

    105.  Complimentarity of EU Foreign Policy Tools: The Case of Sub Sahara Africa - Paul Aquilina

    106.  An Assessment of Malta's Implementation of the EU's Waste Management Policies regarding Household Waste - Reinhard Attard

    107.  The Ethical and Political Debate on the Funding of Embryonic Stem Cell Research under the 7th Framework Programme (FP7) - Alia Bitar Rosso

    108.  The EU's Strategic Independence from the US: The Political and Security Implications, the Case Study of the Galileo Satellite Navigation System - Maria Victoria Borg

    109.  To what extent is Harmonization of the Rules on Personal Identification from a Security Perspective feasible in the EU? - Joseph Borg Camilleri

    110.  The Role of the PSE in the European Parliament and the Participation of the Maltese MEPs - Bjorn Callus

    111.  The EU's Role in the Middle East Process: The Case of Lebanon 2006 - Marcon Caruana

    112.  An Analytical Study of the Democratic Deficit in the EU - Lavinia Cassar

    113.  The EU Air Transport Policy: Competitiveness and Cohesion - Marsim Cassar

    114.  Wine Labeling in the EU - Diana Cutajar

    115.  EU Policy in the Area of Police and Judicial Co-operation in Criminal Matters - Denise Demicoli

    116.  The Debate on Stem Cell Research in the EU - Alexandra Ellul

    117.  The European Parliament's Legislative Power: Developments, The Constitution and Future Prospects - Cyrus Engerer

    118.  The European Union's Trade Relations with African, Caribbean and Pacific Countries: Market Access and Poverty Alleviation - Monique Falzon

    119.  Schengen's Open Border Policy: Its Effect on European Security - Maria Christina Farrugia

    120.  An Analytical Review of the EU's Legislation on Money Laundering Activities and their Relevance to Malta - Lara Anne Fenech

    121.  The Analysis of the European Commission Decision Against Microsoft Case - Rodianne Fenech

    122.  Irregular Immigration and the Role of the EU in Recent Developments: Case Studies of Spain and Malta - Annalisa Ferriggi

    123.  Christianity's Role in the Definition of the Values and Objectives of the European Union: Past, Present and Future - Kurt Formosa

    124.  The Potential Threat of Cyber Terrorism to Europe:  Is the EU's Response Adequate? - Karolina Lesniewska

    125.  State Aid to the Film and Audiovisual Industry - Christian Mallia

    126.  Better Regulations for SMEs - the Case of REACH - Abigail Mamo

    127.  The EU's Global Role: A Growing Partnership with the Co-operation Council of the Arab States of the Gulf  - Stefania Mangion

    128.  The EU's Response to Crisis Situations in Collaboration with the UN and NATO - Andrew Meli

    129.  Serbia's Prospects for EU Membership - Milan Pajic

    130.  European Security Co-operation: The Importance of Franco-German Relations - Dagmar Pallmar

    131.  Maintaining Diversity and Identity in the EU's Food and Drink Sector - Ylenia Rosso

    132.  Illegal Immigration in Malta: Policy Options for the Future - Lara Schranz

    133.  The Application of Article 82 of the EC Treaty to Exclusionary Abuses the Way Ahead - Adriana Scicluna

    134.  The Theoretical Approaches to Understanding: The Evolving European Union - Mariella Scicluna

    135.  A Stronger European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP) as the key to a more Secure Europe? - Anton Spiteri Shaw

    136.  The Adoption of the EURO and its Impact on the Maltese Economy - Charlene Tonna

    137.  Implementation in Malta of the Main Road Haulage Measures in the Acquis Communautaire - John Vella 

    138.  Fair Competition Law in Small Market Economies: Policy Direction, Institutions and Enforcement - Claire Zarb 

    139.  Economic and Political Mechanisms of EU Foreign Policy:  The Case of the Maghreb - Ian Zerafa

    2008

    140.  The Free Movement of Workers in the EU and its Impact on the Maltese Labour Market - Anthony Attard

    141.  EU's Policy on Global Climate Change - Sarah Attard 

    142.  A Comparative Study of Euroscepticism in the UK and Malta - Josephine Borg

    143.  Franco-Turkish Relations and Turkey's EU Accession Bid - Laura Borg

    144.  The Internal and External Dimensions of the EU'S Fight against Organised
    Crime - Elizabeth Bugeja

    145.  Roma and Sinti Communities in Europe:  Present Situation and Europe's Response - Stefan Buhagiar

    146.  The Common Fisheries Policy and the Conservation of Maltese Islands' Marine Ecosystem - Clayton Buttigieg

    147. The Schengen Acquis:  Building a Fortress Europe? - Chanel Camilleri

    148.  The Participation of Neutral States in the European Security and Defence Policy - Moira Caruana

    149.  The Effect of the EU Internet Gaming Policies on Malta - Abraham James Cassar

    150.  Biometrics and Security in EU Border Control - Yves Cordina

    151.  A Comparative Study of EU Funding Accessed by Catholic Organizations in the EU and Malta - Albert Delia

    152.  The European Union and the Future of Kosovo - Maria Falzon

    153.  EU Policy in Combatting Organised Crime - Lisa Gafa

    154.  Germany's Position on Turkey's EU Membership Application - Olivia Gippner

    155. The CFSP and China: The EU in Crisis Management, Pooled Power or Shared Weaknesses? - Lisa Giusti

    156.  Transatlantic Relations and the Iraqi Crisis - Daniela Scicluna

    157.  Establishing the Best Practices in the Administration of EU Funds at a National Level: The Case of Malta and Ireland - Amanda Sciortino

    158.   The Europeanization Process in the Baltic States from Soviet Stalinism to
    Post-European Union Membership - Victoria Marie Seguna

    159.  To What Extent has EU Membership Influenced the Foreign-Policy Making of the Small Member States? The Case of Malta - Diane Seychell

    160.  Predictive Health Information in the Fields of Insurance, Education and  Labour in Europe - Ivana Sterbova

    161.  The Threat of Terrorism in the EU and EU Small States: Is enough being done to deal with it? - Ruth Vella

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