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A European constitution: Perspectives of a French delegate to the convention

2003; Oxford University Press; Volume: 1; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1093/icon/1.2.363

1474-2659

Robert Badinter,

Political Systems and Governance

Europe that could emerge is more labyrinthine and complex, still overburdened with sectoral councils and collegial intergovernmental bodies, which would continue to confound national and European responsibilities in the future as was done in the past.This latter Europe would protect the interests of bureaucracies and ministers while proclaiming to be acting in the public interest.The convention must promote the belief that this second model does not satisfy anyone's interests.The first model provides safeguards for integration while leaving legitimate space for national and regional diversity.Furthermore, it is in the interests of its citizens to have a more transparent and accessible Europe, as well as a Union capable of responding effectively to the growing uncertainties in a new and wider world.In the last analysis, this should frame the convention's mission and guide its success.