The Effects of EU Citizenship - Economic, Social and Political Rights in a Time of Constitutional Change

The notion of citizenship has undergone significant changes over the last few years because of European Union developments. Citizens have obtained additional economic, social and political rights but have also seen privacy and other rights limited because of the European fight against terrorism. Recent developments, such as the European Constitution and the Treaty of Lisbon, have aimed to change citizenship rights for European citizens and third-country nationals in the European Union. This book explores the influence of the EU on citizenship rights, especially in view of the fight against terrorism and the constitutional changes negotiated in the last decade. • Includes a detailed analysis of relevant elements in the Treaty of Lisbon, allowing readers to obtain an insight into the changes the Treaty of Lisbon aims to bring • Includes a critical discussion of EU anti-terrorism measures and case law, allowing readers to place anti-terrorism measures within the framework of rights and duties of citizens • Links free movement rights to fundamental rights, allowing the reader to evaluate in which way fundamental rights are involved in EU citizenship rights

1. Introduction; 2. A theory of citizenship; 3. Economic rights for EU citizens; 4. Social rights for EU citizens; 5. Political rights for EU citizens; 6. Third country nationals and EU citizenship rights; 7. Limitations because of the fight against terrorism; 8. Conclusions.