The recent evolution of the European integration according to the Treaty of Nice should have
been characterized by a closer relationship between the European Union (UE) and the …

For those interested in European integration, 2005 will clearly be regarded as the year in
which the voters of two of the European Union's (EU's) founding states rejected the …

The Treaty Establishing a Constitution for Europe is widely regarded as a turning point in the
history of European integration. It was designed to reconcile two key dimensions of the …

This thesis analyses the twenty-four'EU referendums' held in Western Europe since 1972 on
matters associated with membership of the European Union. It does so in relation to the …

Since the beginning of the European Community students of international politics and of
international, resp. Constitutional law, have been wondering what kind of animal it is, and …

Direct democracy is often perceived as being a very important issue in the current stage of
Europe's integration process. In particular, in recent years it can be noted that there is …

Why have referendums on European integration proliferated since the 1970s? How are
referendums accommodated within member states' constitutional orders and with what …

Referendums are playing an increasingly influential role in the process of European
integration. Starting with the entry of a first wave of new European Community members in …

Widely analyzed phenomenon of the European Union democratic deficit suggests the
variety of perspectives of view towards the issue. On the one hand, there is a range of …

European integration has been contending for more than half the period of its existence with
questions of legitimacy and responsibility. Regarding its decision-making structure these …