"variable-geometry Europe" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈvɛəɹi.əbəl dʒiˈɒmɪtɹi ˈjʊəɹəp/ Forms: variable geometry Europe [alternative]
Etymology: variable geometry + Europe, likely a metaphor from aeronautics (specifically variable-sweep wing aircraft) applied to political flexibility. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|variable geometry|Europe}} variable geometry + Europe Head templates: {{en-noun|-|head=variable-geometry Europe}} variable-geometry Europe (uncountable)
  1. (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. Tags: European-Union, uncountable Synonyms: variable geometry, Europe à la carte Related terms: differentiated integration, enhanced cooperation, opt-out, permanent structured cooperation (alt: PESCO), subsidiarity, supranationalism Coordinate_terms: multi-speed Europe, two-speed Europe, concentric circles, Europe à la carte, multi-tier Europe Translations (concept of functional integration): Europa met variabele geometrie [neuter] (Dutch), Europe à géométrie variable [feminine] (French), Europa der variablen Geometrie [neuter] (German), Europa a geometria variabile [feminine] (Italian), Europa zmiennej geometrii [feminine] (Polish), Europa de geometria variável [feminine] (Portuguese), Europa de geometría variable [feminine] (Spanish)
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