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We, the Peoples? Constitutionalizing the European Union

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This article reviews arguments in favour of a formal, written constitution for Europe, and concludes with a better suggestion ‐ a Basic European Law. The article also criticizes the wholehearted embrace of ‘popular constitution‐making”. It does so by drawing on comparative evidence from constitution‐making processes in various historical time periods and world regions. It poses three essential questions to organize the debate. First, why a European constitution? Second, what kind of European constitution? Third, how a European constitution?

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  • Cindy Skach, 2005. "We, the Peoples? Constitutionalizing the European Union," Journal of Common Market Studies, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 43(1), pages 149-170, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:jcmkts:v:43:y:2005:i:1:p:149-170
    DOI: 10.1111/j.0021-9886.2005.00550.x
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