EUkokonaisuudessa

EUkokonaisuudessa is a Finnish term used in public discourse and academic writing to describe action, policy, or analysis conducted within the European Union as a single, integrated whole rather than from the perspective of individual member states. The word combines EU (European Union) with kokonaisuus (totality, wholeness) and a grammatical ending that denotes location or state (in). The term is often written as EU-kokonaisuudessa with a hyphen, but a concatenated form, EUkokonaisuudessa, also appears in Finnish texts.

The expression is commonly employed in discussions about EU governance, integration, and policy coordination. It signals a focus on EU-level decisions and aims, such as harmonization of rules, common market regulation, climate and fiscal policy, or other areas requiring cross-border coordination. In media and scholarly writing, the term helps frame questions about when policy should be made at the EU level versus at national or regional levels.

Debates around EUkokonaisuudessa frequently touch on concepts of sovereignty, legitimacy, and subsidiarity. Proponents argue that addressing challenges at the EU level can enhance efficiency, solidarity, and cohesion across member states. Critics warn that an emphasis on the EU as a whole can erode national sovereignty or reduce democratic accountability at the national level. Related concepts include subsidiarity, supranational governance, and multi-level governance within the European Union.

The term appears mainly in Finnish-language policy discussions, political analysis, and academic texts on European integration.