Aalberts, Tanja E. "The Future of Sovereignty in
Multilevel Governance Europe รป A Constructivist
Reading." Journal of Common Market Studies, 2004,
This article delineates the elements of sovereignty impacted by the EU. It explores the probability that EU members will not participate fully in all official EU governance mechanisms. It addresses the likely consequences of a multi-tiered system of governance and economic relations.
Agnew, John. "Sovereignty Regimes: Territoriality and
State Authority in Contemporary World Politics."
Annals of the Association of American Geographers,
Agnew argues that mechanisms such as the EU will inevitably undermine state sovereignty. Governance structures such as the EU require states to make trade-offs between autonomy and economic benefits. The concept of sovereignty is being redefined in the modern world.
Anonymous. "Czech President Warns of EU's 'Supranational
Ambitions.'" Asia Africa Intelligence Wire, June 2, 2005,
This brief article underscores state concerns regarding the impact of EU governance on individual states. The Czechs appear particularly concerned about the reduction in autonomy (recently gained after the collapse of the Soviet Union) that will occur as a result of EU membership.
Anonymous. "Czechs Not to Lose Sovereignty in EU, Will Share
It." Europe Intelligence Wire, April 30, 2004, pp. 1-2.
This article, dated earlier that the preceding one, suggests that the Czechs initially anticipated more positive than negative effects from EU membership. The author quotes Czech leaders on the issue. This permits one to trace attitudes over time.
Anonymous. "EU Institutions & Democracy Under the
Constitution," Foreign Policy, March-April 2005, 147,
This article offers an overview of important elements in the new EU constitution. It suggests that the Constitution offers a viable democratic framework for meaningful Member part...