This distinctive new text provides an overview and assessment of key debates about the political character of the EU. Arguing that it is best seen as an international organization - albeit of a particularly integrated kind - Paul Magnette shows how the need to accommodate a range of state interests shapes the EU political system and assesses the implications for its democratic functioning; for institutions and policy; and for Europeanization and integration.
'An insightful and intelligent overview of the politics, history and likely future of the European Union: the world's most successful international organization. Paul Magnette eschews polemics, whether Euroenthusiast or Euroskeptical, and at every turn debunks myths of an undemocratic Brussels superstate. In their place he offers a succinct, readable and balanced analysis of the concrete reality of European integration today. Student and citizens alike should read this book.' - Professor Andrew Moravcsik, Princeton University
'Paul Magnette's book provides a clear, incisive, and distinctive analysis of the European Union. Approaching the EU from an essentially intergovernmental perspective, the book is well organized, highly informed, and always lively.' - Professor Neill Nugent, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK
'The strengths of this volume are in the breadth of vision and the philosophical consideration of the interplay of sovereignty and integration over the course of several decades. This is a significant achievement.' - Hugh Mellon, Political Studies Review
Introduction
Europeanization and its Limits
Policy-making in a Union of States
Cooperation and Conflict: The Union and its States
Competing for Leadership: Commission Vs Council
Building Compromise in a Divided Polity
Representation and Accountability: A Semi-Parliamentary Regime
In the Shadow of the Law: Politics and the Court
Politics and the People: A Fragmented Public Sphere
Participation and Citizenship: Towards a Trans-national Democracy?
Conclusion: The Union, Its Nature and Value
PAUL MAGNETTE is Professor of Political Science and Director of the Institute for European Studies, Université libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium. He also teaches at Sciences-po, Paris.
Description
This distinctive new text provides an overview and assessment of key debates about the political character of the EU. Arguing that it is best seen as an international organization - albeit of a particularly integrated kind - Paul Magnette shows how the need to accommodate a range of state interests shapes the EU political system and assesses the implications for its democratic functioning; for institutions and policy; and for Europeanization and integration.
Reviews
'An insightful and intelligent overview of the politics, history and likely future of the European Union: the world's most successful international organization. Paul Magnette eschews polemics, whether Euroenthusiast or Euroskeptical, and at every turn debunks myths of an undemocratic Brussels superstate. In their place he offers a succinct, readable and balanced analysis of the concrete reality of European integration today. Student and citizens alike should read this book.' - Professor Andrew Moravcsik, Princeton University
'Paul Magnette's book provides a clear, incisive, and distinctive analysis of the European Union. Approaching the EU from an essentially intergovernmental perspective, the book is well organized, highly informed, and always lively.' - Professor Neill Nugent, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK
'The strengths of this volume are in the breadth of vision and the philosophical consideration of the interplay of sovereignty and integration over the course of several decades. This is a significant achievement.' - Hugh Mellon, Political Studies Review
Contents
Introduction
Europeanization and its Limits
Policy-making in a Union of States
Cooperation and Conflict: The Union and its States
Competing for Leadership: Commission Vs Council
Building Compromise in a Divided Polity
Representation and Accountability: A Semi-Parliamentary Regime
In the Shadow of the Law: Politics and the Court
Politics and the People: A Fragmented Public Sphere
Participation and Citizenship: Towards a Trans-national Democracy?
Conclusion: The Union, Its Nature and Value
Authors
PAUL MAGNETTE is Professor of Political Science and Director of the Institute for European Studies, Université libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium. He also teaches at Sciences-po, Paris.
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