Flexible Europe - Differentiated Integration, Fairness, and Democracy

The European Union (EU) is often portrayed as sacrificing national diversity for European unity. This book explores the alternative of a flexible EU based on differentiated rather than uniform integration.

The authors combine normative theory with empirical research on political party actors to assess the desirability and political acceptability of differentiated integration as a means of accommodating heterogeneity in the EU. They examine the circumstances and institutional design needed for flexibility to promote rather than undermine fairness and democracy within and between member states.

Clear, balanced, and accessible, the book provides fresh thinking on the future of the EU.

About the author

Richard is a writer of novels, movie screenplays, songs and much more besides. He produces and directs movies when the opportunity allows. He has degrees in English and Law. Writing was a path that allowed him to take care of his autistic son, who will ever change the way he perceives the world for the better. Richard is father of three and married to his writing partner and muse, Suha AL Khalifa.

Product details

• Authors: Richard Bellamy, Sandra Kröger, Marta Lorimer
• Publisher: Bristol University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.01.2022
• EAN: 9781529219920
• ISBN: 978-1-5292-1992-0
• No. of pages: 200
• Dimensions: 132 mm x 209 mm x 14 mm
• Weight: 312 g
• Subject: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education