Political Institutions for an EU Federal Constitutional Treaty

The debate between the federalists and the
supporters of inter-governmentalism is a sign of
dynamism but also a barrier on the way to formulate
EU purposes, competences or institutions. While
expected to behave like a mature, reliable subject,
the Union is still a prisoner of its own identity
crisis. I argue that the creation of efficient
institutions for the EU can and should be the
engine, the argument and the best plea for a
decision to be made, in this respect. The Commission
should play a major part, grace to its position and
power to check the consistency of a any possible
choice.
After comparing several executives from present day
federations, I have suggested that the EU Commission
has to act as a reform leader, to monitor a real
division and separation of powers, to balance the
various interests and historical memories and well
as the asymmetric information with real, sustainable
tools. They will all have to prepare the next EU
stage as a parliamentary, cooperative federation
with a clear portrait and voice.
This book may be a suggestion for EU leaders but
also a synthesis of the case, for all those
interested in this topic.

Autorentext
Graduating Philosophy (1997) and Law (2004), as well as teaching "The History of European Idea" or "Political Theory" (1999-2007) helped me to collect ideas and experience. Later on, they have been shaped by the special meeting with Professor Anton Pelinka, whose kind support and discrete guidance made this book possible.

Klappentext
The debate between the federalists and the supporters of inter-governmentalism is a sign of dynamism but also a barrier on the way to formulate EU purposes, competences or institutions. While expected to behave like a mature, reliable subject, the Union is still a prisoner of its own identity crisis. I argue that the creation of efficient institutions for the EU can and should be the engine, the argument and the best plea for a decision to be made, in this respect. The Commission should play a major part, grace to its position and power to check the consistency of a any possible choice. After comparing several executives from present day federations, I have suggested that the EU Commission has to act as a reform leader, to monitor a real division and separation of powers, to balance the various interests and historical memories and well as the asymmetric information with real, sustainable tools. They will all have to prepare the next EU stage as a parliamentary, cooperative federation with a clear portrait and voice. This book may be a suggestion for EU leaders but also a synthesis of the case, for all those interested in this topic.