We, the Peoples? Constitutionalizing the European Union*

Cindy Skach

Journal of Common Market Studies, 2005, vol. 43, issue 1, 149-170

Abstract: 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?

Date: 2005
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