Research Handbook on European Constitutional Law

Name: Research Handbook on European Constitutional Law
Brand: Edward Elgar Publishing
SKU: 9781802207866
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Author: Leonard F.M. Besselink; Nicola Lupo; Mattias Wendel
ISBN: 9781802207866

Edited by Leonard F.M. Besselink · Nicola Lupo · Mattias Wendel

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ISBN-13: 9781802207866
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Publication: August 2026
Format: Hardback
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Countri(es) for reference only

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This authoritative Research Handbook provides a comprehensive examination of the fundamental structures and principles of European constitutional law. It adopts an integrated approach, placing particular emphasis on the inherent connection between Union constitutional law and the constitutions of EU member states, including the constitutional experiences they embody.

A diverse array of leading experts survey the latest research in the area, with original insights into the complex legal facets of European integration through the conceptual, terminological, and theoretical lenses of constitutional law. In both analytical and normative terms chapters discuss core topics such as European democracy, the rule of law, federalism, national identity, fundamental rights, citizenship, competences and governmental architecture, reflecting on the challenges facing European constitutional law and the resilience displayed at both EU and member state levels.

Foundational yet forward thinking, this Research Handbook is an essential resource for students and scholars working in European, constitutional and administrative law. Policymakers will also benefit from its timely recommendations for the future of constitutional development and conflict resolution.

Introduction to the Research Handbook on European Constitutional Law xiv; Leonard Besselink, Nicola Lupo and Mattias Wendel; PART I. FOUNDATIONS; Section 1.1 Concept and Theory; 1.
The nature and concept of European constitutional law 5: Leonard Besselink; 2.
Theoretical perspectives on EU constitutional law 21: Jan Komárek; Section 1.2 Basic Principles; 3.
European democracy 47: Sébastien Platon; 4.
Rule of law 67: Laurent Pech; 5.
Federal principles 89: Robert Schütze; 6.
Common constitutional traditions 105: Jacques Ziller; 7.
National identity 123: Elke Cloots; Section 1.3 Normative Characteristics and Effects; 8.
Autonomy 145: Pavlos Eleftheriadis; 9.
Primacy of EU law 159: Monica Claes; 10.
Direct effect – Van Gend & Loos versus the new direct effect 179: Juliane Kokott; PART II. THE INDIVIDUAL IN EUROPEAN CONSTITUTIONAL LAW; Section 2.1 Fundamental Rights; 11.
A three-layered system of fundamental rights 203: Daniel Thym; 12.
EU Charter of Fundamental Rights: an ongoing transformation of scope: and structure 223; Aida Torres Perez; 13.
The enforcement of EU fundamental rights 243: Christoph Grabenwarter; Section 2.2 Citizenship; 14.
A constitutional reading of EU citizenship law 259: Niamh Nic Shuibhne and Theodore Konstadinides; PART III. GOVERNMENTAL ARCHITECTURE; Section 3.1 Competences and Interactions; 15.
The system of government and the separation of powers 281: Cesare Pinelli; 16.
The delimitation and the use of EU competences 299: Sacha Garben; 17.
Constitutional conflict and contestation 319: Matej Avbelj; 18.
Permeability, sincere cooperation, dialogue: ensuring integrative pluralism 337: Mattias Wendel; Section 3.2 Powers; 19.
Constituent power 357: Bruno De Witte; 20.
Legislative power(s) 367: Cristina Fasone; 21.
Presidential power(s) 395: Franz C Mayer; 22.
Executive power(s) 419: Joana Mendes; 23.
Judicial power(s) 441: Marek Safjan; 24.
Specialized and independent powers 461: Edoardo Chiti; PART IV. CRISIS AND RESPONSE; Section 4.1 Challenges and Resilience; 25.
The European constitutional challenge – The Europe of ‘then’ and ‘now’ 481: J H H Weiler and Andreas P Müller; 26.
EU constitutional resilience: on the mutual dependence of the rule of law and democracy at both EU and Member State levels 509: András Jakab and Lando Kirchmair; Section 4.2 Reform; 27.
Reform 531: Ben Smulders