The limits of European Union citizenship.

Lyons, Carole

Abstract

This chapter analyses the establishment and implications of European Union citizenship. It suggests that the definitions and parameters of citizenship as per the Treaty are both bold and vague, and that there is great potential for these to be further explored by the judiciary. The chapter also proposes several elements for reflection, in particular: the historical origins of European citizenship - most significantly the development of the concept of citizenship during the French Revolution; potential parallels or insights with decisions regarding Aboriginal property and fiduciary duty in Australia; and consideration of the implications of European citizenship at the conceptual borders of the Union, exemplified through the case of the Amerindians of French Guyana.

Citation

LYONS, C. 2000. The limits of European Union citizenship. In Bankowski, Z. and Scott, A. (eds.) The European Union and its order: the legal theory of European integration. Oxford: Blackwell, chapter 8, pages 149-167.

• Publication Date: Aug 31, 2000
• Deposit Date: Feb 23, 2023
• Publicly Available Date: Dec 6, 2023
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Pages: 149-167
• Book Title: The European Union and its order: the legal theory of European integration
• Chapter Number: 8
• ISBN: 9780631215042 ; 0631215042
• Keywords: Citizenship; European Union
• Public URL: https://rgu-repository.worktribe.com/output/1695331
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