Research Handbook on European Constitutional Law

Besselink, Leonard F.M.; Lupo, Nicola; Wendel, Mattias

Research Handbook on European Constitutional Law

Edited by Leonard F.M. Besselink, Nicola Lupo and Mattias Wendel

Abstract: This authoritative Research Handbook provides a comprehensive examination of the fundamental structures and principles of European constitutional law. It adopts an integrated approach, placing particular emphasis on the inherent connection between the constitutions of EU member states and the constitutional experiences they embody.

Keywords: European Constitutional Law; European Union; Constitution; Rule Of Law; Separation Of Powers; Fundamental Rights (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
ISBN: 9781802207866
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Chapters in this book:

Introduction to the Research Handbook on European Constitutional Law: Leonard F.M. Besselink, Nicola Lupo and Mattias Wendel
The nature and concept of European constitutional law: Leonard F.M. Besselink
Theoretical perspectives on EU constitutional law: Jan Komárek
European democracy: Sébastien Platon
Rule of law: Laurent Pech
Federal principles: Robert Schütze
Common constitutional traditions: Jacques Ziller
National identity: Elke Cloots
Autonomy: Pavlos Eleftheriadis
Primacy of EU law: Monica Claes
Direct effect – Van Gend & Loos versus the new direct effect: Juliane Kokott
A three-layered system of fundamental rights: Daniel Thym
EU Charter of Fundamental Rights: an ongoing transformation of scope and structure: Aida Torres Perez
The enforcement of EU fundamental rights: Christoph Grabenwarter
A constitutional reading of EU citizenship law: Niamh Nic Shuibhne and Theodore Konstadinides
The system of government and the separation of powers: Cesare Pinelli
The delimitation and the use of EU competences: Sacha Garben
Constitutional conflict and contestation: Matej Avbelj
Permeability, sincere cooperation, dialogue: ensuring integrative pluralism: Mattias Wendel
Constituent power: Bruno De Witte
Legislative power(s): Cristina Fasone
Presidential power(s): Franz C Mayer
Executive power(s): Joana Mendes
Judicial power(s): Marek Safjan
Specialized and independent powers: Edoardo Chiti
The European constitutional challenge – The Europe of ‘then’ and ‘now’: Joseph H H Weiler and Andreas P Müller
EU constitutional resilience: on the mutual dependence of the rule of law and democracy at both EU and Member State levels: András Jakab and Lando Kirchmair
Reform: Ben Smulders

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