Reflections on Democracy in the European Union

"This book is an enrichment for the standing debate about Europe and should be published and widely read and discussed." - Boudewijn R.A. BouckaertReflections on Democracy in de European Union, with a foreword by Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte, is a unique volume that offers an interdisciplinary approach on EU democracy, law and politics from economic, juridical and philosophical perspectives. It is divided in three parts and deals with EU's contemporary challenges, its historical development, democracy and rule of law. The volume connects the EU's present to the past in order to reflect on possible future scenario's - which is especially important in these turbulent times after Brexit.The volume is highly recommended for academics, economists, politicians, jurists and policy makers.