EU citizenship and federalism: The role of rights

Dimitry Kochenov* (Editor)

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Kochenov's definitive collection examines the under-utilised potential of EU citizenship, proposing and defending its position as a systemic element of EU law endowed with foundational importance. Leading experts in EU constitutional law scrutinise the internal dynamics in the triad of EU citizenship, citizenship rights and the resulting vertical delimitation of powers in Europe, analysing the far-reaching constitutional implications. Linking the constitutional question of federalism and citizenship, the volume establishes an innovative new framework where these rights become agents and rationales of European integration and legal change, located beyond the context of the internal market and free movement. It maps the role of citizenship in this shifting landscape, outlining key options for a Europe of the future. Firmly rooted in the case law of the European Court of Justice as well as legal-theoretical approaches to the issues discussed, and boasts both theoretical and practical significance, thus appealing to the theorists of integration as well as practising lawyers and students Provides a pioneering presentation of EU citizenship as the key building block of EU constitutionalism, adding to the understanding of the EU's constitutional structure by providing an innovative forward-looking assessment and building on important interconnections The diverse mix of authors, including researchers, professors, practitioners from EU institutions and Judges and Advocates General of the Court of Justice of the EU, ensures a balanced and clear presentation of the material.

Original languageEnglish
PublisherCambridge University Press
Number of pages805
ISBN (Electronic)9781139680714
ISBN (Print)9781107072701
DOIs
StatePublished - 13 Apr 2017
Externally publishedYes

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