Legitimacy and the European Union

The book delves into the critical issue of political legitimacy within the European Union, exploring its authority, legitimacy deficits, and the relationship between the EU and nation-states. It poses essential questions about the nature of legitimacy and analyzes how it affects democracy, political identity, and governance. By proposing a multi-dimensional view of political legitimacy, the text emphasizes the interactive process between state and EU levels, highlighting the varying impacts on different member states.