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The struggle for the European constitution : a past and future history / Michael O'Neill. - London : Routledge Taylor & Francis Group, 2009. - xxvii, 564 p. ; 24 cm. - Routledge advances in European politics ; 55. .

Includes bibliographical references (p. [489]-551) and index.

A problematic polity -- The idea of a European constitution -- Europe's constitutional convention -- Agendas for change -- The convention at work -- Reforming the European institutions -- Simplifying EU governance -- A people's Europe : citizenship, rights and justice -- The EU and the new international order -- The politics of ratification -- Crisis or'normal' politics? -- Towards a constitutional conversation.

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European Union--Constitution.


Treaty Establishing a Constitution for Europe (2004).


Constitutional law--European Union countries.