Europeanization and multi-level governance: EU cohesion policy and pre-accession aid in Southeast Europe

This opening contribution provides the framework for discussion for the case studies that follow. It outlines the key concepts employed - simple and compound polities, Europeanization and multi-level governance - and explains the origins and development of EU cohesion policy and related pre-accession instruments. It concludes by summarizing the main themes and issues addressed in the subsequent contributions.