European identity – supranational citizenship

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Paula Marques Santos

PhD, Ms, PG, BSc. in International Relations. Coordinator of the Postgraduate,

long life learning and Bachelor Degree in

Executive Secretary Skills (Secretarial Studies) at ESTGL

Mónica Silva

BSc in International Relations, Professor at

Higher School of Technology and Management Studies in Lamego (ESTGL)

Abstract

The present article aims to advance a reflexion on the construction of the European Union citizenship/identity and identify the main challenges behind the consolidation of the citizenship bond and the difficulties in making EU citizens becoming more involved in the integration process and in bringing European institutions closer to normal citizens.

Keywords

European citizenship; Treaty of Lisbon; supranationality; fundamental rights; democratic citizenship; challenges

How to cite this article

Santos, Paula Marques; Silva, Mónica (2011). "European identity – supranational citizenship”. JANUS.NET e-journal of International Relations, Vol. 2, N.º 1, Spring 2011. Consulted [online] on date of last visit, observare.ual.pt/janus.net/en_vol2_n1_art2.

Article received in December 2010 and accepted for publication in March 2011