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European constitutional order and res publica
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Update May 9, 2016: For the most up to date analysis, see my free book Little Guide to the European Union . The present seminar EU401 , as with any other item that may be designated according to the format EU4 X Y , covers special issues in the European integration process. It has no prerequisites though it is recommended that you are familiar with the topics covered in previous seminars. Outline the EU Treaties as a de facto constitution constitutional principles of EU law conferral subsidiarity and proportionality delegated sovereignty the EU as a republic manqué elements of a republic flaws of the European Commission (implementing executive) flaws of the European Council (deciding executive) limits to European social goods Transcript In one of the introductory seminars we argued that the European Union is a peculiar political organisation. It does not fit into the standard classes we generally use. 1 It is not an outright confederation, nor can it be considered a proper federal republic. Depending on the area of policy, the EU may function as a confederal order, or a federal one. Because of its particular nature, we have opted to consider it a federal system . The EU stands some…
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