(1) The Single European Act (SEA) The SEA was signed on 17 and 28 February 1986 and came into effect on 1 July 1987. It was not very ambitious (which explains its acceptance by the Member States), but had much potential for...
Read MoreThe Marshall Plan The mistrust and apprehension between the East and the West reduced contact between the two blocs, which basically was taking place only within the United Nations (UN), and in particular its regional...
Read MoreOrigins, Evolution, and Prospects How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity. Psalms 133:1 The concept of European integration has been a topic for discussion among European intellectuals since the...
Read MoreUnity of the West The creation of various economic, political and defence organisations in Eastern and Western Europe reinforced the division of Europe into two blocs. Great Britain, France and the Benelux countries dealt...
Read MoreFundamental rights in the EU: Legal pluralism and multi-level protection after the Lisbon Treaty Preliminary remarks We try to offer an overview of the multilevel system of fundamental rights protection in Europe. The different...
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