How Not to Write a Constitution—The Maastricht/Amsterdam Treaties |
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Authors: | Frank Vibert |
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Institution: | (1) European Policy Forum, 125 Pall Mall, London, SW1Y 5EA, UK |
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Abstract: | The member states of the European Union have negotiated two treaties intended to advance political union—Maastricht in 1992 and Amsterdam in 1997. This article critiques both treaties for their failures on both procedural and institutional questions. It suggests that the costs for member states of reaching a constitutional bargain can be reduced by emphasising decentralised arrangements for Europe and that a constitutional opportunity remains. |
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