Shaping the minds of the citizens: the role of civil movements in the rejection of the EU constitution

Date of Publication

2008

Document Type

Bachelor's Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Arts in International Studies Major in European Studies

Subject Categories

International and Area Studies

College

College of Liberal Arts

Department/Unit

International Studies

Abstract/Summary

This research aims to shed light into the controversial rejection of the EU's Draft Constitution by the French and Dutch citizens. Taking into consideration the different factors that might have affected this decision this paper aims to provide an extensive analysis on how the different civil movements have influenced this particular voting behavior. Secondly, the research also provides a speculative analysis on how this draft constitution might lead to empowerment of the EU citizens in light of the integration and enlargement process. The theoretical framework utilized in attempting to explain these phenomena is the Neofunctionalist Theory which argues that sectoral integration would lead to a spill-over effect towards deeper and wider region wide integration.

Abstract Format

html

Note

The role of civil movements in the rejection of the EU constitution.

Language

English

Format

Electronic

Accession Number

CDTU013935

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

1 computer optical disc; 4 3/4 in.

Keywords

Citizenship -- European Union; French -- Citizen participation; Dutch -- Citizen participation; Civil rights -- Europan Union; European Union -- Politics and government; Constitutional law -- European Union; Democracy -- European Union; Legitimacy of governments -- European Union

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