Paul Linden-Retek, postnational constitutionalism : Europe and the time of law

Abstract

Paul Linden-Retek's Postnational Constitutionalism: Europe and the Time of Law tells the story of why the European project is far from being guided by a postnational vision, what the EU lacks to truly overcome the Westphalian nation-state, and how the current structures stand in the way of a project built on solidarity. Linden-Retek reminds the reader about flaws in the present EU legal system, why EU law currently cannot create a European project that is fully committed to solidarity for all, and that many European policymakers' decisions have had detrimental effects on many people outside the EU.