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Employing a novel theoretical perspective, Julian Scholtes identifies the factors behind legitimate constitutional identity claims and critically analyses the ways in which these claims can be abused. Using examples from various Member States, his book arrives at a comprehensive account of the abuse of constitutional identity claims in the EU.
List of contents
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Constitutional Identity in the European Union
- 3: Critiques of Constitutional Identity
- 4: Generative Abuse of Constitutional Identity
- 5: Substantive Abuse of Constitutional Identity
- 6: Relational Abuse of Constitutional Identity
- 7: Conclusion
About the author
Dr Julian Scholtes is currently working as Lecturer in Public Law at the University of Glasgow. His research interests lie in European constitutional law, comparative constitutional law, and constitutional theory. Scholtes obtained his PhD in Law from the European University Institute and previously worked as Lecturer in EU and Public Law at Newcastle University.
Summary
Employing a novel theoretical perspective, Julian Scholtes identifies the factors behind legitimate constitutional identity claims and critically analyses the ways in which these claims can be abused. Using examples from various Member States, his book arrives at a comprehensive account of the abuse of constitutional identity claims in the EU.
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As an avid reader of the literature on European and comparative constitutional law, I can only recommend this book. It absolutely should not be missing from your library, both for its scholarly importance and for the crucial civic function it fulfils.
