What is Left Out of Schuman Declaration and Monnet Method in Forging of An Ever Closer Union? The Multiplex Case Study of Crises in Europe

Anara JEENBEKOVA

Master's thesis

What is Left out of Schuman Declaration and Monnet Method in Forging an Ever Closer Union among the Peoples of Europe. The Case of Polish and Czech Public Debates on Europe's Finalité

Abstract:

The purpose of the research is to provide an interparadigmatic comparative analysis of Europe's finalité and legacy of Schuman Monnet method in light of the multiplex crises in Europe. The intensity of the occurring crises starting from the establishment of the European Coal and Steel Community poses certain challenge for Schuman Monnet method as a source of inspiration and as a consequence of migration and security crises, Eurozone crisis and Brexit. The research is based on the hypothesis that in spite the fact that the historical, social, economic, political and organizational context has changed still there is an empirical evidence for Schuman Monnet method modus operandi. A wide range of theories that is articulated by scholars on the speculations about the further development of the EU finalité has revealed a structural tension between supranational and intergovernmental levels in its aspiration to continue the process towards an Ever Closer Union. As a result, the concept of crisis was embedded in the very process of the European integration as a natural process. Thus, the research aims to examine whether there is or not more continuity in a valid character of Schuman Monnet method as building the framework for binding crisis. The thesis employs the comparative multiple-case design and the qualitative method of analysis to link the current day discussion over the crises challenges with the principles and techniques built within the Schuman Declaration and Monnet method. The research results can be applied in furthering a discussion on the EU finalité.

Abstract:

The purpose of the research is to provide an interparadigmatic comparative analysis of Europe's finalité and legacy of Schuman Monnet method in light of the multiplex crises in Europe. The intensity of the occurring crises starting from the establishment of the European Coal and Steel Community poses certain challenge for Schuman Monnet method as a source of inspiration and as a consequence of migration and security crises, Eurozone crisis and Brexit. The research is based on the hypothesis that in spite the fact that the historical, social, economic, political and organizational context has changed still there is an empirical evidence for Schuman Monnet method modus operandi. A wide range of theories that is articulated by scholars on the speculations about the further development of the EU finalité has revealed a structural tension between supranational and intergovernmental levels in its aspiration to continue the process towards an Ever Closer Union. As a result, the concept of crisis was embedded in the very process of the European integration as a natural process. Thus, the research aims to examine whether there is or not more continuity in a valid character of Schuman Monnet method as building the framework for binding crisis. The thesis employs the comparative multiple-case design and the qualitative method of analysis to link the current day discussion over the crises challenges with the principles and techniques built within the Schuman Declaration and Monnet method. The research results can be applied in furthering a discussion on the EU finalité.

Keywords

EU finalite, crisis, Monnet method, Schuman Declaration, European integration

Language used: English

Date on which the thesis was submitted / produced: 5. 10. 2016

Thesis defence

• Supervisor: doc. PhDr. Karel Konečný, CSc.

PALACKÝ UNIVERSITY OLOMOUC

Faculty of Arts

Master programme / field:
Human Studies / Euroculture