Annotated Bibliography: European Union

Multilevel Governance Europe û 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.

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m. This basic encyclopedia entry on the EU identifies all of the key elements that constitute the EU governance mechanisms. It describes the history of ED development over time from its beginnings. The entry also presents data on Members, their date of accession and their economic situation. Chari, Raj S. and Cavatorta, Francesco. "Economic Actors' Political Activity in 'Overlap Issues:' Privatisation and EU State Aid Control." West European Politics, October 2002, 25(4), 119-143. This insightful article focuses on how Members of the EU are confronting demands for privatization of state-owned enterprises (including transport and utility companies) presents a wealth of data on a complex issue. It suggests that Members of the EU will need to cede regulatory authority to the EU if integration is to proceed as desired. The issue is troubling to many EU Members, who want the advantages of membership and still want to retain regulatory oversight of internal matters. Hylarides, Peter C. "Europe and the New Constitution." Contemporary Review, November 2004, 285(666), pp. 269- 275. Hylarides suggests in this article that the adoption of the new EU Constitution has been difficult because it requires that Members cede
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