Research Handbook on European Constitutional Law

Name: Research Handbook on European Constitutional Law
Author: Leonard F.M. Besselink

Gebonden Engels 2026 1e druk 9781802207866

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This authoritative Research Handbook provides a comprehensive examination of the fundamental structures and principles of European constitutional law. It adopts an integrated approach, placing particular emphasis on the inherent connection between Union constitutional law and the constitutions of EU member states, including the constitutional experiences they embody.

A diverse array of leading experts survey the latest research in the area, with original insights into the complex legal facets of European integration through the conceptual, terminological, and theoretical lenses of constitutional law. In both analytical and normative terms chapters discuss core topics such as European democracy, the rule of law, federalism, national identity, fundamental rights, citizenship, competences and governmental architecture, reflecting on the challenges facing European constitutional law and the resilience displayed at both EU and member state levels.

Foundational yet forward thinking, this Research Handbook is an essential resource for students and scholars working in European, constitutional and administrative law. Policymakers will also benefit from its timely recommendations for the future of constitutional development and conflict resolution.

Specificaties

ISBN13:9781802207866

Taal:Engels

Bindwijze:gebonden

Aantal pagina's:560

Uitgever:Edward Elgar Publishing

Druk:1

Verschijningsdatum:18-8-2026

Hoofdrubriek:Juridisch

Herdrukdatum:18-8-2026

Jongbloed:Staatsrecht - Grondwet algemeen, Europees recht

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Contents
Introduction to the Research Handbook on European Constitutional Law xiv
Leonard Besselink, Nicola Lupo and Mattias Wendel
PART I FOUNDATIONS
Section 1.1 Concept and Theory
1 The nature and concept of European constitutional law 5
Leonard Besselink
2 Theoretical perspectives on EU constitutional law 21
Jan Komárek
Section 1.2 Basic Principles
3 European democracy 47
Sébastien Platon
4 Rule of law 67
Laurent Pech
5 Federal principles 89
Robert Schütze
6 Common constitutional traditions 105
Jacques Ziller
7 National identity 123
Elke Cloots
Section 1.3 Normative Characteristics and Effects
8 Autonomy 145
Pavlos Eleftheriadis
9 Primacy of EU law 159
Monica Claes
10 Direct effect – Van Gend & Loos versus the new direct effect 179
Juliane Kokott
PART II THE INDIVIDUAL IN EUROPEAN CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
Section 2.1 Fundamental Rights
11 A three-layered system of fundamental rights 203
Daniel Thym
12 EU Charter of Fundamental Rights: an ongoing transformation of scope
and structure 223
Aida Torres Perez
13 The enforcement of EU fundamental rights 243
Christoph Grabenwarter
Section 2.2 Citizenship
14 A constitutional reading of EU citizenship law 259
Niamh Nic Shuibhne and Theodore Konstadinides
PART III GOVERNMENTAL ARCHITECTURE
Section 3.1 Competences and Interactions
15 The system of government and the separation of powers 281
Cesare Pinelli
16 The delimitation and the use of EU competences 299
Sacha Garben
17 Constitutional conflict and contestation 319
Matej Avbelj
18 Permeability, sincere cooperation, dialogue: ensuring integrative pluralism 337
Mattias Wendel
Section 3.2 Powers
19 Constituent power 357
Bruno De Witte
20 Legislative power(s) 367
Cristina Fasone
21 Presidential power(s) 395
Franz C Mayer
22 Executive power(s) 419
Joana Mendes
23 Judicial power(s) 441
Marek Safjan
24 Specialized and independent powers 461
Edoardo Chiti
PART IV CRISIS AND RESPONSE
Section 4.1 Challenges and Resilience
25 The European constitutional challenge – The Europe of ‘then’ and ‘now’ 481
J H H Weiler and Andreas P Müller
26 EU constitutional resilience: on the mutual dependence of the rule of law
and democracy at both EU and Member State levels 509
András Jakab and Lando Kirchmair
Section 4.2 Reform
27 Reform 531
Ben Smulders