Federalism and the European Union: asymmetry, policies and some recurring federal dilemmas

Francesco Palermo

Chapter 16 in A Research Agenda for Federalism Studies, 2019, pp 198-208 from Edward Elgar Publishing

Abstract: While neither a state nor a federation, the EU operates in a significantly federal mode, and the very account of European integration derives from federalism. From its sui generis perspective, the EU can therefore offer valuable insights for a research agenda on federalism. The chapter identifies three main areas in this respect. The first regards secession, looked at from the angle of Brexit, its procedural regulation and the possible repercussions on the order from which one component unit splits. The second is policy analysis. The examples of critical policies such as monetary union and immigration raise significant issues for federal studies, such as the challenges of division of powers, the establishment of parallel structures, and the consequences of the hegemonic role of one individual country. The third is asymmetry in institutions, policies and procedures, which is a structural element not only of the EU but more generally of contemporary federalism.

Keywords: Economics and Finance; Geography; Politics and Public Policy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2019
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