The Struggle for the European Constitution: A Past and Future History

Author:   Michael O'Neill
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Edition:   New edition
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9780415378017


Pages:   224
Publication Date:   30 June 2008
Format:   Paperback
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The European Union's Constitution is one of the most important developments in its history. It aims to make the EU more transparent, relevant and accountable to the citizens of its member states. This book provides the most comprehensive account of why the Constitution developed and what its implications are, clearly explaining: the political crisis behind the Constitution the power politics at work in the negotiations how the Constitution will affect EU policy-making the impact on the EU's citizens.

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Author:   Michael O'Neill
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Edition:   New edition
ISBN:  

9780415378017


ISBN 10:   041537801
Pages:   224
Publication Date:   30 June 2008
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Part 1: Why a Constitution for Europe? 1. A Problematic Polity 2. Constitutions: History, Purposes, Definitions Part 2: Constitutionalizing the Union 3. Constitutionalizing the EU: Debates and Precedents 4. Momentum for Change Part 3: The Convention on the Future of Europe 5. Appointing the Convention 6. The Convention Goes to Work Part 4: Drafting the Constitutional Treaty 7. Power Politics 8. Towards a EU Civic Culture 9. Princes or People? The Role of EU Citizenship 10. The EU's Role in the World Order 11. New Europe or Old? The EU's Changing Balance of Power Part 5: The Politics of Ratification 12. The Princes Take Control: IGC 2003-4 13. The People Decide: Ratifying the Constitutional Bargain Conclusion: Whither Finalite: Towards a EU Superstate or a Union of States?

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