Publisher's Synopsis
Was the treaty of Nice a step too far down the slippery slope to a federal Europe? Or was it on the contrary a successful intergovernmental conference that opened the door to reunifying the continent, in an enlarged EU of twenty-five or more states? This book comprehensively analyses the Treaty, not just the specific meaning of the Articles but the broader context in which they are situated. It brings together contributions from the Commission, the existing Member States and the candidate or future members as well as from leading academics and politicians in the thick of the fray. It offers historical, political and legal assessments of the Treaty and outlines the essential contours of the debate around the Declaration of Laeken on the future of Europe. ""The Treaty of Nice Explained"" is essential reading for anyone concerned about the European Union, and for anyone concerned about the European Union, and for anyone wishing to participate in this the most crucial phase of the EU's development, the debate on the future of the Union.
