Journal Article

Author
Murray, P.
Title
Ideas of Regionalism: The European Case
In
Japanese Journal of Political Science
Imprint
vol. 12, no. 2, Cambridge University Press, August 2011, pp. 305-322
Url
http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S1468109911000090
Abstract

This article traces the development of major ideas about integration in Europe. It examines the historical development of, and competition between, ideas about the EU, exploring the clash of integration models and ideals. It draws on the visions of European unity that led to the creation and development of the EU. Regional integration in the EU is distinctive and not necessarily 'exportable'. The article examines governing norms, material interests, power, and security. It demonstrates that the narrative of shared experience and history formed part of a need to both overcome hyper-nationalism and to share sovereignty, while also privileging some memories. EU norms are also enshrined in a distinctive institutionalized structure, based on a co-existence of national and EU interests and a balancing among often competing interests.

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