The Cambridge History of the European Union: Volume 2, European Integration Inside-Out

Author: Mathieu Segers and Steven Van Hecke Series: The Cambridge History of the European Union

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Looks at the European Union from the inside-out, focusing on the internal developments that shaped the European integration process.

Volume II considers the history of the European Union from an inside-out perspective, focusing on the internal developments that shaped the European integration process. Taking an innovative, thematic approach, this volume will be of interest to students and researchers of European integration.

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Looks at the European Union from the inside-out, focusing on the internal developments that shaped the European integration process.

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Volume II examines the history of the European Union from an inside-out perspective, focusing on the internal developments that shaped the European integration process. Split into three parts, Part I covers the principles that have defined European integration, exploring the treaties and their changes through time, with Brexit being a core milestone. Part II considers the different instruments within the architecture of European integration, with special focus on the development of policies, the euro and enlargement. Part III concentrates on the various narratives surrounding European integration, in particular the concepts, goals and ideas that both spoke and failed to speak to the hearts and minds of Europeans. This includes the 'longue durée' concept, peace, European culture, (the absence of) religion, prosperity and (a lack of) solidarity and democracy.

About the Author

Mathieu Segers is Professor of Contemporary European History at Maastricht University. His book on the Netherlands and European Integration was awarded the Dutch prize for best political book in 2013. He is a member of The Netherlands Scientific Council for Government Policy (WRR) and the SSH Board of the Dutch Research Council (NWO). Steven Van Hecke is Professor in Comparative and EU Politics at the Public Governance Institute of the University of Leuven. His research focuses on EU institutions, political parties and the history of European integration.