Disorientation regarding axis supranationality / nationality in Europe

Losoncz Alpár: Disorientation regarding axis supranationality / nationality in Europe. In: Belvedere Meridionale, (31) 4. pp. 35-52. (2019)

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Abstract

There have always been different definitions of the character of the European Union; it has been referred to as a “postmodern political form”, a “sui generisstructure”, or as a “neo-medieval empire”. Whatever the definition, supranationality is a necessary component of it. Supranationality has long been exposed to different interpretations, and the ongoing crisis is only increasing the heterogeneity in this regard. This paper is considering the ideational domain and it is an attempt to present conceptual differences regarding this subject by analyzing the relevant ideas. Our starting point is the role that Max Weber added to the ideas as such, which are the drivers of different interests. Without taking into account the organizational forms of supranationalism (we did not discuss the relationships between intergovermentalism and supranationalism), our aim here was to shed light on the existing situation regarding supranationalism by presenting a selection of confronted ideas. The paper consists of four parts. In the first part, we are questioning the possibility to subordinate supranationalism to depoliticized functionalism. The second part presents the ordo-neoliberal frameworks of European supranationalism. In the third part, we are investigating whether the notion of populism enables better understanding of supranationalism. Finally, in the fourth part, we are questioning the possibility of dichotomous interpretation of supranationalism.

Item Type: Article
Heading title: Studies
Journal or Publication Title: Belvedere Meridionale
Date: 2019
Volume: 31
Number: 4
ISSN: 2064-5929
Page Range: pp. 35-52
Language: English
Publisher: Belvedere Meridionale
Place of Publication: Szeged
Related URLs: http://acta.bibl.u-szeged.hu/68547/
DOI: 10.14232/belv.2019.4.4
Uncontrolled Keywords: Történettudomány
Additional Information: Bibliogr.: p. 47-52. ; összefoglalás angol nyelven
Subjects: 06. Humanities
06. Humanities > 06.01. History and archaeology
Date Deposited: 2020. Apr. 15. 09:25
Last Modified: 2025. Jun. 26. 10:01
URI: http://acta.bibl.u-szeged.hu/id/eprint/68551

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