For extra context (but I haven’t seen this specific vid yet).
Basically in politics and law it means nothing new nor specific. Looking at Europe now, it’s already a multi-speed Europe, when " speed" means faster or more integration. Like for example tge Schengen area, Euro currency adaptation, European Economic Zone, or the Council of EU ( Head of EU 27 member states) compared to, but not to be confused with, the European Council ( consisting of 46 European countries.
In recent context though, and thus more especifically, it’s basically a closer defence and (nuclear) energy cooperation. And the plan is basically build around the oldest (member)states, which are also coordinating and strongly partipating in " the coalation of the willing".
On another note, with reference to Macron’s rhetoric and the Gaulles view of an independent Europe, it’s about those memberstatras which see more ground and policy for closer ties and cooperation, based on a project-like mutual pragmatic interest and shared values.
This is why it’s sometimes called the European Project. There is also a downside to this, which is that some countries might feel left out, or miss the boat. On the other hand, everyone could join, it’s a voluntary cooperation, but mostly it’s a political & national choice.
For extra context (but I haven’t seen this specific vid yet).
Basically in politics and law it means nothing new nor specific. Looking at Europe now, it’s already a multi-speed Europe, when " speed" means faster or more integration. Like for example tge Schengen area, Euro currency adaptation, European Economic Zone, or the Council of EU ( Head of EU 27 member states) compared to, but not to be confused with, the European Council ( consisting of 46 European countries.
In recent context though, and thus more especifically, it’s basically a closer defence and (nuclear) energy cooperation. And the plan is basically build around the oldest (member)states, which are also coordinating and strongly partipating in " the coalation of the willing".
On another note, with reference to Macron’s rhetoric and the Gaulles view of an independent Europe, it’s about those memberstatras which see more ground and policy for closer ties and cooperation, based on a project-like mutual pragmatic interest and shared values.
This is why it’s sometimes called the European Project. There is also a downside to this, which is that some countries might feel left out, or miss the boat. On the other hand, everyone could join, it’s a voluntary cooperation, but mostly it’s a political & national choice.