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National and European Identity
National and European Identity

Opposing or Complementary Concepts in Czech, Polish and EU Law?

Author(s): Jana Planavova-Latanovicz
Subject(s): Sociology, EU-Accession / EU-DEvelopment, EU-Legislation, Sociology of Law
Published by: Centrum Europejskie Uniwersytetu Warszawskiego
Keywords: National Identity; European Identity; Czech Constitution; Polish Constitution; Constitutional Law; Nation; Citizenship EU Law;

Summary/Abstract: This article gives a practical overview of the legal aspect of European identity and the role it plays in the EU Law. It analyses the mutual relationship and legal function of two concepts of European Union Law: national identity and European identity. It also summarises the functioning of national identity concepts in Czech and Polish constitutional practiceand compares it with practice in the European Union.

  • Issue Year: 23/2019
  • Issue No: 1 (89)
  • Page Range: 69-87
  • Page Count: 19
  • Language: English