The Constitution's gift : a constitutional theory for a democratic European Union /
Fossum, John Erik.
The Constitution's gift : a constitutional theory for a democratic European Union / John Erik Fossum and Agustín José Menéndez. - Lanham, Md. : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, ©2011. - 1 online resource (x, 303 pages) - Governance in Europe Series . - Governance in Europe (London, England) .
Includes bibliographical references (pages 229-290) and index.
A theory of constitutional synthesis -- From Paris to Nice : the constitutional path of European integration -- From Laeken to Lisbon : moving beyond synthesis or heightened constitutional ambiguity? -- Untangling the knots by means of the theory of constitutional synthesis -- Canada's constitutional experience and lessons for Europe.
This authoritative study considers all aspects of the European Union's distinctive constitution since its inception. A unique political animal, the EU has given rise to important constitutional conundrums and paradoxes that John Erik Fossum and Agustín José Menéndez explore in detail. The authors consider the process of forging the EU's constitution and the set of fundamental norms that define the institutional structure, the decision-making procedures, and the foundations of the Union's democratic legitimacy. Their analysis illuminates the distinctive features of the EU's pluralist constituti.
English.
9781442208575 (ebook) 1442208570 9786612985997 6612985992 (cloth ; alk. paper) (cloth ; alk. paper)
2020740562
Constitutional law--Philosophy.--European Union countries
Constitutional history--European Union countries.
Constitutional law--European Union countries.
Droit constitutionnel--Philosophie.--Pays de l'Union européenne
Histoire constitutionnelle--Pays de l'Union européenne.
Droit constitutionnel--Pays de l'Union européenne.
LAW--Constitutional.
LAW--Public.
Constitutional history.
Constitutional law.
Constitutional law--Philosophy.
European Union countries.
Electronic books.
Electronic books.
KJE4445
342.24
The Constitution's gift : a constitutional theory for a democratic European Union / John Erik Fossum and Agustín José Menéndez. - Lanham, Md. : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, ©2011. - 1 online resource (x, 303 pages) - Governance in Europe Series . - Governance in Europe (London, England) .
Includes bibliographical references (pages 229-290) and index.
A theory of constitutional synthesis -- From Paris to Nice : the constitutional path of European integration -- From Laeken to Lisbon : moving beyond synthesis or heightened constitutional ambiguity? -- Untangling the knots by means of the theory of constitutional synthesis -- Canada's constitutional experience and lessons for Europe.
This authoritative study considers all aspects of the European Union's distinctive constitution since its inception. A unique political animal, the EU has given rise to important constitutional conundrums and paradoxes that John Erik Fossum and Agustín José Menéndez explore in detail. The authors consider the process of forging the EU's constitution and the set of fundamental norms that define the institutional structure, the decision-making procedures, and the foundations of the Union's democratic legitimacy. Their analysis illuminates the distinctive features of the EU's pluralist constituti.
English.
9781442208575 (ebook) 1442208570 9786612985997 6612985992 (cloth ; alk. paper) (cloth ; alk. paper)
2020740562
Constitutional law--Philosophy.--European Union countries
Constitutional history--European Union countries.
Constitutional law--European Union countries.
Droit constitutionnel--Philosophie.--Pays de l'Union européenne
Histoire constitutionnelle--Pays de l'Union européenne.
Droit constitutionnel--Pays de l'Union européenne.
LAW--Constitutional.
LAW--Public.
Constitutional history.
Constitutional law.
Constitutional law--Philosophy.
European Union countries.
Electronic books.
Electronic books.
KJE4445
342.24