Secessionism and the European Union - The Future of Flanders, Scotland, and Catalonia

This book investigates secessionist movements within the European Union, drawing on the author's in-depth research interviews with elected members of the major pro-independence political parties in Flanders, Scotland, and Catalonia. The book considers shifts within party platforms as well as why these regions are not yet independent.

List of contents

Chapter One Major Secessionist Movements in Europe
Chapter Two Methodology
Chapter Three Vlaams Belang in Flanders
Chapter FourNieuw-Vlaamse Alliantie in Flanders
Chapter Five Scottish National Party in Scotland
Chapter Six Convergència I Unió in Catalonia
Chapter Seven Esquerra Republicana de Catalunya in Catalonia
Chapter Eight European Union
Chapter Nine Conclusions and Why Flanders, Scotland, and Catalonia are not Independent

About the author

Glen M.E. Duerr is assistant professor of international studies at Cedarville University.

Summary

This book investigates secessionist movements within the European Union, drawing on the author's in-depth research interviews with elected members of the major pro-independence political parties in Flanders, Scotland, and Catalonia. The book considers shifts within party platforms as well as why these regions are not yet independent.

Product details

• Authors: Glen M. E. Duerr, Glen M.E. Duerr, Glenn M. E. Duerr
• Publisher: Lexington Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.09.2017
• EAN: 9781498527538
• ISBN: 978-1-4985-2753-8
• No. of pages: 238
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; POLITICAL SCIENCE / International Relations / General, Nationalism, EU (European Union), International institutions, EU & European institutions, International institutions / intergovernmental organizations