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Secession From the European Union: Checking Out of the Proverbial "Cockroach Motel"

2003; Fordham University School of Law; Volume: 27; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Inglês

0747-9395

Raymond Friel,

Military and Defense Studies

This Article examines the likelihood of secession from the Union and whether or not it legally possible. It asks what process would have to be invoked and examines the role and function of a European army in secession and whether such an army may be called upon to intervene to prevent secession. This Article, finally, looks at the current proposals being discussed in regards to reforming the Union. SECESSION FROM THE EUROPEAN UNION: CHECKING OUT OF THE PROVERBIAL COCKROACH MOTEL