The first chapter is a qualitative analysis of the Lisbon Treaty and its institutional and political implications for the international political identity of the European Union as a global actor. With the integration of the EU’s foreign policy capacities and the fusion of the (former) three pillars, the Lisbon Treaty makes some sort of rationalization of the institutions in terms of providing efficient and simplified decision-making, suitable for implementing a coherent foreign policy. This chapter concludes that the Lisbon Treaty does not represent a finalité politique of the EU integration process, but just a step towards its achievement.
The second chapter analyses the main determinants that can affect the functioning of the European Union as one of the key global players in the contemporary world. Being a unique and highly specific international actor, the EU is a major power in terms of economic potential and the attractiveness of its social and cultural model, but it is also a dwarf in the sphere of foreign and security policy.
The third chapter suggests an answer to the question of national identity and belonging to nation-states in an avant-garde Europe. In other words, it examines: what might the avant-garde of national identity in Europe in the XXI century be; will nationalities and simple belonging to nation-states be sufficient for Europeans; what is the vitality and the potential of pan-European identity to fill the gaps of national identity; and how the two strains of belonging relate to each other.
The fourth chapter describes how judicial bodies through their case law shaped and modeled the federal structures of government in the cases of the United States and the European Union. Through initially laying out the theoretical explanations of the significance of constitutional (judicial) review in federal structures, and elaborating on the powers and position of the Supreme Court in the United States and the Court of Justice in the European Union, the author seeks to show how these bodies influenced, in similar ways, some of the key features of these two federal organizations.
The fifth chapter argues about Europe, which as a continent has throughout its history been one of the most popular destinations for migrants and foreigners who have viewed the Old continent as a place of better social and economic possibilities. The migrant crisis has thus become a real litmus test for the EU coherence and unity.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- ARTICLES
- Goran Ilik and Artur Adamczyk
- FINALITÉ POLITIQUE OR JUST A STEP FORWARD: THE LISBON TREATY AND THE IDENTITY OF THE EUROPEAN UNION AS A GLOBAL ACTOR
- Olga Barburska
- THE NEW CHALLENGES VS. OLD FORMULAS: WHAT WOULD MAKE THE EUROPEAN UNION A GREATER GLOBAL PLAYER?
- Denica Yotova
- NEW FORMS OF COLLECTIVE IDENTITY IN EUROPE
- Andrej Stefanovic
- ROLE OF THE JUDICIARY IN SHAPING FEDERATIONS: CASES OF THE SUPREME COURT IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE COURT OF JUSTICE IN THE EUROPEAN UNION
- Bedrudin Brljavac
- REFUGEE CRISIS IN EUROPE: THE CASE STUDIES OF SWEDEN AND SLOVAKIA
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This special issue of the Journal of Liberty and International Affairs focuses on the evolving identity of the European Union as a global actor, exploring its current status and future perspectives. The issue examines various challenges and opportunities facing the EU, analyzing its capacity to effectively respond to global issues.
- The Lisbon Treaty's impact on the EU's identity and its role as a global player.
- New challenges and opportunities for the EU in the international arena.
- The formation of new forms of collective identity in Europe.
- The role of judiciary in shaping federations, with a comparison of the US and EU systems.
- The refugee crisis in Europe, examining the experiences of Sweden and Slovakia.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The first article by Goran Ilik and Artur Adamczyk delves into the significance of the Lisbon Treaty for the EU's identity and its global ambitions. They analyze whether the treaty marks a significant step forward for the EU or simply represents a continuation of existing policies. Olga Barburska's contribution examines the challenges facing the EU in its quest to become a stronger global player. She investigates which strategies and approaches could effectively enhance the EU's global influence. Denica Yotova explores the emergence of new forms of collective identity within Europe, examining their implications for the EU's unity and future direction. Andrej Stefanovic's article investigates the role of judiciary in shaping federations by comparing the US and EU systems. He analyzes how judicial decisions contribute to the development and evolution of these federations. Bedrudin Brljavac's chapter focuses on the refugee crisis in Europe, analyzing the experiences of Sweden and Slovakia in managing this complex issue. He investigates the challenges, strategies, and outcomes of these countries' responses to the crisis.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This special issue of the Journal of Liberty and International Affairs focuses on key themes such as European Union, global actor, Lisbon Treaty, international relations, collective identity, judiciary, refugee crisis, Sweden, Slovakia, federalism.
- Citation du texte
- Goran Ilik (Auteur), 2017, Towards an Avant-Garde Europe. Current Status and Future Perspectives, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/538477
