Series: European Politics

This book discusses the meaning of the common good in a European Union thorned by nationalist tendencies and presents concrete policies to improve its achievement. It analyses the normative relevance of EU values as a shared moral standpoint that allows highly diverse member states to label a given collective choice as 'good' or 'bad'. It discusses the role of EU...

The five Nordic countries (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden) frequently attract attention as examples of a Nordic model. The meanings of the term vary, but especially since the global financial crisis of 2008-2009, the Nordic countries have often been portrayed positively, as examples of economic dynamism, innovation, and social equality. Studies of these images of the Nordic countries and...

Nations in Flux explores the evolution of territorial politics in Catalonia and Scotland since 2010, offering an in-depth, comparative analysis of developments in both cases. It draws on interviews with political elites whilst providing a compelling snapshot of the growing relevance of nationalism in contemporary society and politics. Empirically, this book analyses the experiences and effects of referendums on independence,...

Visions for Europe offers a fresh look at some of the most challenging dilemmas of European integration and proposes innovative solutions to them by building on perspectives and insights from twelve classical authors in the history of political thought. The book simultaneously provides an original introduction to critical debates in EU studies and makes key political thinkers more accessible to...