The Struggle for the European Constitution: A Past and Future History

The European Union (EU) Constitution was one of the most important developments in the history of the EU, aiming to make the EU more transparent, relevant and accountable to the citizens of its member states. Current anxieties over the pace and direction of EU integration place this comprehensive study at the forefront of the EU governance debate.

O’Neill goes far beyond a simple account of the EU Constitution, focussing also on the response to the current crisis of confidence between the U...