The Eurosceptic Mobilization of Constitutional Law

European integration stands at a critical juncture, with Euroscepticism more widespread than ever. The Eurosceptic Mobilisation of Constitutional Law offers the first comprehensive study of the mobilisation of constitutional law by Eurosceptic actors against the foundational principles of European integration.

Drawing on constitutional theory, EU law, comparative public Law and the authors' expertise in Euroscepticism, this book introduces the concept of Eurosceptic constitutional counter-narratives: the strategic use of constitutional law to challenge European integration from within. Through four detailed case studies-covering the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, and Poland-and cross-case empirical analysis, this book reveals how Eurosceptic actors construct and deploy these narratives within specific national contexts.

The Eurosceptic Mobilisation of Constitutional Law offers a critical examination of the mechanisms behind this mobilisation and advances a normative defence of open constitutionalism, a model of constitutional thought that affirms and supports the principles of European integration.

Chapter 1:Constitutionalism and Euroscepticism

Chapter 2:Mobilizing National Constitutional Law for Eurosceptic Purposes

Chapter 3:Constitutional Law and Euroscepticism: A Comparative Analysis

Chapter 4:The UK: Constitutional Law and Euroscepticism in the Country of Brexit

Chapter 5:Italy: Constitutional Law, Euroscepticism, and Sovereignism

Chapter 6:Spain: Constitutionalism and Euroscepticism in a Traditionally Europhile Country

Chapter 7:Continuity and Discontinuity in Polish Euroscepticism: Before, During, and After the Government of Illiberal Populists

Chapter 8:Disintegration Through (Constitutional) Law? Final Remarks