Legitimating the european union: aspirations, inputs and performance
Auteur :
Mather, J.
Éditeur :
Palgrave USA
ISBN :
9781403921086
Date de publication :
10 oct. 2006
Dimensions :
21,6 x 14,0 cm
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
This is a study in EU legitimacy from the perspective of EU citizens. Mather argues that legitimacy is empirical: 'legitimacy only exists if people feel that it does' and that the EU is a unique and dynamic institution, hence legitimating factors are also evolutionary.