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Theoretical Frameworks of Integration (Neo-functionalism (National elites…
Theoretical Frameworks of Integration
Nature of the EU
Not defined by the Treaties
Lisbon - a union on which member states confer competences to obtain objectives that they have in common
A project in evolution. Monet "moving target"
Perspectives
Supranational
Federalism
neo-functionalism
Intergovernmentalism
Federalism
distribution of power between 2 levels of government
Constitution
Federal Gov
President and Congress
Constitution
Law, foreign policy, monetary policy, trade,
defence, citizens rights
bi-cameral system
State Gov
Courts, Law, taxation
Governer
Constitution
Comparison with EU
EU has flag, anthem, currency, parliament, constitution
Roots of EU in federalism
Schumans Coal & Steel
Division of powers
Courts - ECJ
Represents international trade
Co-decision like bicameral
member states have more control via comitology
no common defence
Budget much smaller: US 15% of GDP and EU 1%
Neo-functionalism
Monet said integration "long haul"
Small wins e.g coal and steel
Ernest Haas - nation states work together and co-operate on common issues
National elites lead integration
example Nice and Nice 2
Empty chair policy
Spillover
Founding Principles were neo-functionalist in nature
Intergovernmentalism
Co-operation a good thing but member states priority
Thomas Stanley Hoffman
Integration reinforced by the nation state and gives control over destiny
Culturally - europe has many cultures. No "european" identity
However - QMV can outvote member states on certain policy areas
Unanimity on Treaty Changes
Conclusion
No one perspective describes it
co-operation is common feature of all three