Core Concepts Of Euroscepticism

The European Union (EU) is a unique economic and political partnership between 28 different countries. It consists of about half a billion citizens, and its combined economy represents about 20 percent of the world’s total economy (Briney, 2015). Today The European Union works as a single market, with free movement of people, goods and services from one country to another. There is a standard system of laws to be followed, and since 1999 many countries share a single currency called the Euro (Europa.eu, 2015). This essay will explore the background history of the European Union and the benefits and drawbacks of the European Union.

The EU was created in the midst of a war in attempts to unite Europe under a common government. After 43 years of rebuilding foreign affairs, have their attempts made a positive impact on the modern Europe? Many argue that the EU takes a toll on country's sovereignty. They lack in allowing countries to be apart of the union, without masking the unique culture and diversity of that country. Despite the advantages of being apart of the EU, the disadvantages highly outweigh them in the areas of economic, independence and cultural identity.

The European Union is suffering with the recent explosion of Brexit, and with Trumps egregious election adding to the tension. Nationalism is beginning to grow globally, Europe being a prime example with more countries threatening to leave the European Union. Europe is becoming a much more nationalistic place. The author seems to be stating that no matter how much support you give the EU it will fall and we should embrace

For one thing, the Europe is a discussion all on it’s own; as Europe’s is able to rule out a certain type, it will give an example to the article of how there isn’t even another option. Krugman implies, “What the European establishment may not have realized, however, is that its ability to define the limits of discourse rests on the perception that it knows what it is doing,” (Krugman). This is it’s ugly truth that Europe’s establishments, although, strived to be a respected political nation, have failed in attempts to be seen as one riding prejudice, but rather be problematic if there is no alternative, just a “path of wisdom”.

Europe now, for the first time in modern history, is a partnership sharing common values and a commitment to harmony and cooperation. The dream of European integration, shared by the United States, is now being realized, leaving behind us the wasteful era of wars, hostility, and inequalities. We are on the road to a Europe enjoying a unity and

Neoliberalism’s world order was established during the 1980s under the leadership of President Ronald Reagan and his British counterpart Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and appears to be ever expanding, or so is perceived by large swaths of the global population. The world that these visionaries saw was meant to unite all nations into one system, and yet, despite the Soviet Union’s implosion in 1991, there has been an increased sense of nationalism throughout the world; no other entity exemplifies this more so than the European Union. Since the end of the Second World War, there has been a continued effort to create a more interdependent and united Europe. Starting out as the European Economic Community in 1958, then revitalizing the

Flaws in the eurozone, a term referring to European countries which share the same currency, have resulted in a populist movement lead by young Poles and other Europeans. This movement has contributed to the recent event of Britain voting to leave the European Union. Those who are against the decision fear of the consequences that are present now and those that are to come. One important thing that should be questioned is how populism has not only inflicting Britain and other European countries, but how it is affecting the United States.

The article “European Populists Who Aped Brexit and Trump Rethink Their Approach” by Stacy Meichtry, Anton Troianovski and Marcus Walker, supports the idea that globalization is an ideology. However, the populist politicians believed this would be a year that they shook up the establishment, instead, their attacks on the European Union brought election losses. This has caused the populist politicians to rethink their positions. Most of Europe’s far-right politicians believe now that their attempt to align themselves with the antiestablishment uprising behind the U.K.’s vote to exit the EU and Trump’s U.S. presidential victory backfired. A far-right National Front parliamentary candidate Hervé de Lépinau, attacked his own party, saying that making a French exit from the euro part of their platform was an absurdity. While the far-right and populist parties is running high, with the economy gaining steam, some voters say it wouldn’t take much for them to switch their support back.

U.K. Prime Minister David Cameron readys the country for another country-wide vote, this time for E.U. and Eurozone membership, but the P.M. is now coming under fire from some in his own party. This “in-or-out” referendum in June will give a final say on whether or not the U.K. will stay or leave the Eurozone. For many citizens staying in the E.U. is an attack on the sovereignty of their nation as well as a folly abandonment of the stronger british pound. P.M. Cameron is for the U.K. staying a part of the E.U. but some of his fellow tories

     In the event of an integrated Europe, constructivists recognize that to completely avoid conflict, each state will have to succumb to a “European identity” and all individual identities will have to become merely “cultural gems” within the European system. This, they argue, can be achieved with the success of several steps including economic, judicial, and security integration . The first step has already been attempted with the establishment of the Euro, the common European currency, which has been outperformed by its monetary competitors. A great amount of trust will have to be secured between states before a common court or army can be established, and most likely with as little success as the common currency. So, even by these simplified guidelines the outlook for the creation of a new “European

“Europe will not be made all at once, or according to a single plan. It will be built through concrete achievements which… create a de facto solidarity.”

The claims that within the EU there is a democratic deficit, because there are extensive powers being accumulated by institutions that appear to lack a satisfactory level of legitimacy, are cogent. The question of is there a democratic deficit within the EU, despite having dominated many political debates since the 70s, is prominent in today 's society now more than ever as a result of the UKs decision to leave the union, consequently causing the world to develop an growing interest in the European Union and its qualities. Despite being a relatively common question, it is important to understand exactly what the EU is and what is meant by the term ‘democratic deficit’. The European Union was formed after World War 2 and stands today as a politico-economic Union made up of 28 countries who exercise their power over European institutions and operate as a single market for trade allowing for the free movement of goods, services, capital and people between member states. More so, the term democratic deficit in relation to the EU refers to the belief that not all European citizens are equally represented politically by the government responsible for doing so and questioning the legitimacy of those within the EU with power.

Eurosceptics on the other hand, would argue the EU is not ‘The United States of Europe.’ However, they fear it is close to becoming that. The main reason for this belief is that the Council of Ministers holds the executive power, not parliament. Nevertheless their main prerogative remains gaining access to the world largest single market through accession into the EU (Gamble 470). In tandem they appear to be similar, but ‘The United States of Europe’ is still in formation, which is why Britain is best in their current position where they could possible exceed if they lose any sovereignty they have left.

A Steady Retreat from Democracy and a Growing Involvement in the European Union Heywood (2002) defines the ‘European idea’ as the belief that Europe ‘constitutes a single political community’ with shared objectives and difficulties despite its historical, linguistic and cultural differences. In the 20th century the European community essentially concerned itself with defence, peace keeping, and economic progress partly in response to the devastation caused by the Second World War. However, the European Union is increasingly focusing on more domestic issues such as civil rights within the EU, environmental issues and social policy. This expansion of the EU was symbolically displayed with the

The European Union (EU) is not a typical international organization. The mix of intergovernmental and supranational institutions makes the EU a unique, distinctive political, and economic system. As Europe has spiraled from one crisis to the next, difficult discussions haves arisen about how much more power should be delegated to Brussels. Even though the EU advocates for “ever closer union”, through increased integration, states are becoming hesitant to relinquish power to the EU. This is due to the fact that state sovereignty has become threatened; it is being compromised by a combination of the lack of effective democratic institutions and the loss of states have lost control of law-making to legislation power to EU institutions. Euroenthuthiasts argue that state sovereignty is enhanced, not threatened, by reallocating power to EU institutions. However, Eurosceptics dispute that too much control has seceded to the EU making is a threat to state sovereignty. My position aligns with Eurosceptics, for the EU has weakened state sovereignty do to increased centralization of power in EU institutions that lack legitimacy. The European Project has obtained a copious amount of jurisdiction from states and eroded a basic fundamental freedom of the modern state- sovereignty. Since the EU has with goals to deepen and widen integration it’s clear that forfeiting state sovereignty will only intensify. My essay will start with a brief history of the European Union and a short