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The future of Europe : towards a two-speed EU? / Jean-Claude Piris.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Piris, Jean-Claude, author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- European Union.
- European Union--International cooperation.
- Politics and government.
- International cooperation.
- European Union countries--Politics and government--21st century.
- European Union countries.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (x, 166 pages) : digital, PDF file(s)
- Place of Publication:
- Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2012.
- System Details:
- text file
- Summary:
- The European Union is in crisis. Public unease with the project, Euro problems and dysfunctional institutions give rise to the real danger that the European Union will become increasing irrelevant just as its member states face more and more challenges of a globalised world. Jean-Claude Piris, a leading figure in the conception and drafting of the EU's legal structures, tackles the issues head on with a sense of urgency and with candour. The book works through the options available in light of the economic and political climate, assessing their effectiveness. By so doing, the author reaches the (for some) radical conclusion that the solution is to permit 'two-speed' development: allowing an inner core to move towards closer economic and political union, which will protect the Union as a whole. Compelling, critical and current, this book is essential reading for all those interested in the future of Europe.
- Contents:
- Introduction
- The continuing need for a strong European Union in the foreseeable future
- An assessment of the present situation of the European Union
- First option : substantially revising the European Union treaties
- Second option : continuing on the present path while developing further closer cooperation
- Third option : politically progressing towards a two-speed Europe
- Fourth option : legally building a two-speed Europe
- Conclusion.
- Notes:
- Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Oct 2015).
- Other Format:
- Print version:
- ISBN:
- 9781139108836
- Access Restriction:
- Restricted for use by site license.
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