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Justice in the EU: The Emergence of Transnational Solidarity
The claims of justice are universal, yet we need the structures of the nation state to implement its policies. This book argues that the EU is able to overcome this paradox. It suggests that EU law, and in particular the right to free movement, creates connections and solidarity between citizens to broaden our understanding of justice.
| Author(s) | By Floris de Witte (Assistant Professor, Assistant Professor, London School of Economics and Political Science). |
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| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Format | Hardback |
| Pages | 256 |
| Published in | United Kingdom |
| Published | 9 Jul 2015 |
| Availability | Out of stock |
The claims of justice are universal, yet we need the structures of the nation state to implement its policies. This book argues that the EU is able to overcome this paradox. It suggests that EU law, and in particular the right to free movement, creates connections and solidarity between citizens to broaden our understanding of justice.
Introduction ; 1. The Place of Justice ; 2. The Tiered Concept of Justice in the European Union ; 3. Market Solidarity ; 4. Communitarian Solidarity ; 5. Aspirational Solidarity ; Conclusion
Floris de Witte is Assistant Professor in the Law Department of the London School of Economics and Political Science, where he also completed his PhD. His research looks at the intersection between EU law and political theory, focusing specifically on fre
