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

ISBN-13: 9780415378000 / Angielski / Twarda / 2008 / 592 str.

Michael O'Neill

Opis

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.

Spis treści

Part 1: Why a Constitution for Europe?  1. A Problematic Polity  2. The Idea of a European Constitution  Part 2: Constitutionalizing the European Union  3. Europe's Constitutional Convention  4. Agendas for Change  5. The Convention at Work  6. Reforming the European Institutions  7. Simplifying EU Governance  8. A People's Europe: Citizenship, Rights and Justice  9. The EU and the New International Order  Part 3: The Politics of Ratification  10. The Politics of Ratification  11. Crisis or 'Normal' Politics  12. Towards a Constitutional Conversation

O autorze

Michael O'Neill is Jean Monnet Professor in EU Politics at Nottingham Trent University, UK.