European Union citizenship in the federalist perspective
European Union citizenship in the federalist perspective
Author(s): Marta RojewskaSubject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence
Published by: Fundacja Instytut Nauki o Polityce
Keywords: European citizenship; European federation; federalism; European Union; European integration; democracy;civil rights;
Summary/Abstract: The article analyses the importance of the existence and functioning of European Union (EU) citizenship institutions for materialization of federal concepts of European integration. In thefirst place, the evolution of this institution and legal foundationsof its functioning have been analysed. The second part of thearticle is aimed at answering the question to what extent EUcitizenship may be regarded as a federal institution. Then theissue of the importance of this institution for building politicalidentity of Europeans should be considered.
Journal: Polish Journal of Political Science
- Issue Year: 5/2019
- Issue No: 3
- Page Range: 47-82
- Page Count: 35
- Language: English
