University:
University College London
Course:
LAWS0014 | European Union Law
Academic year:

2024
Views:

157

Pages:

2
Author:

Nam B.

Federalism And The Future Of The Diverse EU Presented by: Prof. Dr. Graser Date: 22 March 2024 The Claim And How It Shall Be Substantiated - The claim: • In the EU, we should make sure not to overrate the issue. - 1. The problems that FRP addresses - generally and in the EU. - 2. The problems that FRP may generate - generally and in the EU. - 3. The problems that have remained unresolved - with regard to 1 and 2. - 4. The claim - revisited. The Problems That FRP Addresses - - Generally, to provide • Symbolic integration • Normative orientation • (Enforceable) limits on public power In the EU: • All of the above, (but only?) in order to • close the gap that supranationalization had brought about The Problems That FRP May Generate - - Generally: • Excessive stabilization • Excessive (self-)empowerment of third branch In the EU: • All of the above plus • Excessive homogenization • Interference with division of competences • Contradictions between the levels The Problems That Have Remained Unresolved - - Reg. the function of FRP • No major deficit • Except maybe individual avenues of enforcement Reg. its problems in a MLS • Contradictions, i.e.  Overlap  Potential clashes The Claim – Revisited - - - - To be sure, FRP is • Extremely important • An intricate issue especially in multilevel systems But in the EU, • Its main functions are being served • Its main problems are being kept in check The remaining problems • Are potentially more divisive • Than is warranted by their relevance Not to overrate them does not mean, however, to ignore them, but to manage them accordingly.