Theory And Reform In The European Union

Author : Dimitris N. Chryssochoou
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Constitutional law
ISBN : OCLC:1328475156

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Theory and Reform in the European Union by Dimitris N. Chryssochoou Pdf

This substantially updated and revised edition offers a comprehensive overview of the challenges confronting the political system as well as the international politics of the European Union. It draws from a rich spectrum of regional integration theories to determine what the Union actually is and how it is developing. The book examines constitutional politics of the European Union, from the Single European Act to the Treaty of Nice and beyond. The ongoing debate on the future of Europe links together questions of democracy and legitimacy, competences and rights, and the prospects for European polity-building. The aim is to contribute to a better understanding of the emerging European polity and the questions that further treaty reform generate for the future of the regional system. The authors also assess the evolving European security architecture, the limits and possibilities of a genuine European foreign, security and defence policy, and the role of the European Union in the post-Cold War international system. Common themes involve debates about stability and instability, continuity and change, multipolarity and leadership, co-operation and discord, power capabilities and patterns of behaviour. The book traces the defining features of the 'new order' in Europe and incorporates an analysis of the post-September 11 context. This major new edition will be of particular interest to academics, policy-makers and students with an interest in the politics and governance of contemporary Europe, as well as to those pursuing a career in international affairs.

Author : Dimitris N. Chryssochoou
Publisher : Manchester University Press
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1999-06-12
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0719049911

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Theory and Reform in the European Union by Dimitris N. Chryssochoou Pdf

Completely updated and newly available in paperback, this book examines the relationship between theory and reform in the European Union in the light of the Amsterdam Treaty.

Author : Alex Warleigh
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2003-04-21
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0761972811

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Democracy in the European Union by Alex Warleigh Pdf

This book comprehensively reviews one of the most salient, ongoing debates at the heart of the European Union (EU) today: democratic reform.

Author : Dimitris N. Chryssochoou
Publisher : Manchester University Press
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2003-07-18
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 071906385X

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Theory and Reform in the European Union by Dimitris N. Chryssochoou Pdf

This substantially updated and revised edition offers a comprehensive overview of the challenges confronting the political system as well as the international politics of the European Union. It draws from a rich spectrum of regional integration theories to determine what the Union actually is and how it is developing. The book examines constitutional politics of the European Union, from the Single European Act to the Treaty of Nice and beyond. The ongoing debate on the future of Europe links together questions of democracy and legitimacy, competences and rights, and the prospects for European polity-building. The aim is to contribute to a better understanding of the emerging European polity and the questions that further treaty reform generate for the future of the regional system. The authors also assess the evolving European security architecture, the limits and possibilities of a genuine European foreign, security and defence policy, and the role of the European Union in the post-Cold War international system. Common themes involve debates about stability and instability, continuity and change, multipolarity and leadership, co-operation and discord, power capabilities and patterns of behaviour. The book traces the defining features of the 'new order' in Europe and incorporates an analysis of the post-September 11 context. This major new edition will be of particular interest to academics, policy-makers and students with an interest in the politics and governance of contemporary Europe, as well as to those pursuing a career in international affairs.

Author : Fabio Masini
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 165 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2022-10-08
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9783031130946

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European Economic Governance by Fabio Masini Pdf

This book examines the economic theories and policies that underline the governance of the European Union. Through exploring the history of European economic governance and how this framework has evolved over time, it contextualises theoretical influences, policy debates surrounding the European Union and its instruments of governance, including the European Semester, Six Pack, Two Pack, and Fiscal Compact. Forthcoming reforms to fiscal rules and the economic policy architecture of the European Union are also discussed, with a particular focus on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. This book aims to give readers a broad understanding of the framework and dynamics that define European economic governance. It will be relevant to researchers and policymakers interested in the European political economy.

Author : Professor A J F Warleigh-Lack
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 167 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2003-03-18
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781446240120

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Democracy in the European Union by Professor A J F Warleigh-Lack Pdf

`This is a most welcome contribution to current discourses on democratising the European polity. Warleigh′s thought-provoking analysis, by drawing from a rich spectrum of normative theorizing and empirical sources, produces sharp insights and a valuable reference tool for anyone interested in the governance and polity of Europe′ - Dimitris N Chryssochoou, University of Exeter `Warleigh′s theoretically sophisticated and empirically rich inquisition of the nature and evolution of democratic reform in the European Union will be an important addition to the literature. This book is neither euro-sceptic nor EU-friendly. It is a challenging call to all interested parties - citizens and scholars - to take seriously the question of investing EU institutions and procedures with more than just a surface veneer of democracy′ - Jo Shaw, Professor of European Law, University of Manchester This book comprehensively reviews one of the most salient, ongoing debates at the heart of the European Union (EU) today: democratic reform. It provides a thorough evaluation of how democracy might best be defined in the transnational context of the EU and explores the key strategies that have been deployed to enhance the Union′s democracy from the Single European Act to the present day. In considering why the strategies have been unsuccessful, Alex Warleigh contends that the EU can only democratize itself by abandoning federalism, and working towards a more participatory democracy based on flexibility and active European citizenship. The book therefore advances important new ways in which the EU′s `democratic deficit′ problems might be addressed more effectively than in the past. Marking a significant contribution to this key on-going debate, Democracy in the European Union: Theory, Practice and Reform will be essential reading for all students, scholars and professionals seeking a deeper understanding of the nature of the EU and the reform challenges it faces into the twenty-first century.

Author : George Gelauff,Isabel Grilo,Arjan Lejour
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 351 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2008-04-03
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9783540772644

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Subsidiarity and Economic Reform in Europe by George Gelauff,Isabel Grilo,Arjan Lejour Pdf

Subsidiarity in the European Union, as the guiding principle of decision-making "close to the people", is often motivated and discussed from a predominantly political perspective. In this book, experts draw the demarcation between national and European policies from an economic viewpoint. Insights from economic theory and empirical research are used both to analyse the assignment of policies between the EU and its member states and to identify appropriate levels of decision-making.

Author : Friedrich Heinemann,Philipp Mohl,Steffen Osterloh
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2008-06-10
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783790820669

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Reform Options for the EU Own Resources System by Friedrich Heinemann,Philipp Mohl,Steffen Osterloh Pdf

The general review of the European Union’s budget scheduled for the years 2008 and 2009 offers a unique opportunity for reflections. Explicitly this review is “without taboos” so that also substantive changes can and should be debated. Without doubt much better budgetary systems can be imagined compared to the status quo of the EU budget which is the outcome of a path-dependent process and where many details are only understandable by taking account of the historical context of past decisions. However, even if much better systems could be designed in theory, each reform suggestion, in the end, must pass the reality check of fi- ing unanimous support from all 27 member countries. This restriction heavily l- its the universe of available reform options. Faced with that difficulty the ZEW project team embarked on the adventure to think about possible reform options for the future EU own resource system. This volume documents the conclusions. At first sight our reform suggestion may - pear to be of a rather piecemeal nature since we recommend a reform model with strong ties to the status quo. Nevertheless, we are convinced that our seemingly minor changes will set the budget on a path towards a more rational European budget which, in the end, will create leeway for financing European policies with a true European value added. We gratefully acknowledge financial support from the German Federal Min- try of Finance in conducting this study.

Author : Michael Nentwich,Albert Weale
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 219 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2003-09-02
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781134690176

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Political Theory and the European Union by Michael Nentwich,Albert Weale Pdf

The contributors to this book examine the issues of constitutional choice that face the governments and citizens of today's Europe. Divided into three sections this study addresses: questions of political legitimacy and the meaning of democratic deficit in the EU; the reality of what institutional reforms and decision making processes are possible; and the rights of citizenship and values that should be protected.

Author : Erik Jones,Amy Verdun
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0415340632

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The Political Economy of European Integration by Erik Jones,Amy Verdun Pdf

This book provides an accessible introduction to diverse political economy perspectives on different aspects of European integration. It presents a critical appraisal of how scholars in the EU and US use theory to understand European integration.

Author : Christopher J. Bickerton,Dermot Hodson,Uwe Puetter
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2015-07-16
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780191008641

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The New Intergovernmentalism by Christopher J. Bickerton,Dermot Hodson,Uwe Puetter Pdf

The twenty years since the signing of the Maastricht Treaty have been marked by an integration paradox: although the scope of European Union (EU) activity has increased at an unprecedented pace, this increase has largely taken place in the absence of significant new transfers of power to supranational institutions along traditional lines. Conventional theories of European integration struggle to explain this paradox because they equate integration with the empowerment of specific supranational institutions under the traditional Community method. New governance scholars, meanwhile, have not filled this intellectual void, preferring instead to focus on specific deviations from the Community method rather than theorizing about the evolving nature of the European project. The New Intergovernmentalism challenges established assumptions about how member states behave, what supranational institutions want, and where the dividing line between high and low politics is located, and develops a new theoretical framework known as the new intergovernmentalism. The fifteen chapters in this volume by leading political scientists, political economists, and legal scholars explore the scope and limits of the new intergovernmentalism as a theory of post-Maastricht integration and draw conclusions about the profound state of political disequilibrium in which the EU operates. This book is of relevance to EU specialists seeking new ways of thinking about European integration and policy-making, and general readers who wish to understand what has happened to the EU in the two troubled decades since 1992.

Author : Brent F. Nelsen,Alexander C-G. Stubb
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Europe
ISBN : UCBK:C048827806

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The European Union by Brent F. Nelsen,Alexander C-G. Stubb Pdf

Author : Michel Aglietta
Publisher : Verso Books
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2019-01-29
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781786632548

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The Reform of Europe by Michel Aglietta Pdf

A powerful and progressive programme for the Eurozone Since 2010, the eurozone crisis has roiled the continent, creating political discord and generating a long period of economic stagnation. The cyclical recovery enjoyed in 2017 is no cause for complacency. It should act as an impetus to undertake long-overdue reforms. At present, there is no future for those incapable of investing. There is no stimulus for innovation in countries that have been converted to the hegemony of finance at the expense of productive investment. Europe must confront the challenges of the twenty-first century by recovering the community spirit behind the Union’s origins. The Reform of Europe demonstrates the need for a long-term vision with two goals: the reconstruction of a social contract based on entrepreneurial partnership and investment in the transition to ecological sustainability. This political vision will restore to citizens of the member states a sense of belonging to a wider community. To this end, argues Michel Aglietta, one of today’s most important heterodox economists, we must strengthen European institutions at the financial and fiscal levels. This means making the euro a full currency, endowed with democratic legitimacy.

Author : Nikolaos Zahariadis
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 145 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2017-07-05
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781351566766

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Frameworks of the European Union's Policy Process by Nikolaos Zahariadis Pdf

The book advances the state of the European Union?s policy theory by taking stock of seven promising frameworks of the policy process, systematically comparing their limitations and strengths, and offering a strategy to develop robust research agendas. Frameworks may constitute competing policy explanations depending on assumptions they make about EU institutional and issue complexity. The frameworks include detailed analyses of multi-level governance, advocacy coalitions, punctuated equilibrium, multiple streams, policy learning, normative power Europe, and constructivism. Besides generating a fertile dialogue that transcends the narrow confines of EU policy, contributions highlight the value of intellectual pluralism and the need for clear and rigorous explanations of the policy process. This book was published as a special issue of the Journal of European Public Policy.

Author : Finn Laursen,European Institute of Public Administration
Publisher : Martinus Nijhoff Publishers
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1995-07-13
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9041100865

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The Political Economy of European Integration by Finn Laursen,European Institute of Public Administration Pdf

The study of European integration produced much scholarly debate in the 1950s and '60s. The following two decades saw few works on European integration that included more elaborate discussions of theory and methodology; most studies in that period were fairly descriptive. In recent years there has been renewed theoretical interest in European integration. This book, however, is one of the first to discuss and apply various political-economy approaches explicitly to integration, including classical integration theory and modern public choice theories. Areas covered include common policies and decision making, as well as the external relations of the EU. The influence of the European Parliament, the concept of subsidiarity, trade policy, Economic and Monetary Union, reform of the Common Agricultural Policy, relations with EFTA and Eastern European countries, as well as enlargement, are all discussed. "Audience: " Of interest to both scholars and policy makers concerned with these issues.