This is the first book to jointly scrutinise two existential issues for
the EU: withdrawal of a member state (i.e. Brexit) and territorial
secession (affecting Scotland, Catalonia and beyond). The book applies
normative and empirical analyses, explores new approaches and discusses
the deep theoretical problems unleashed by these processes. Featuring a
superb constellation of legal and political science scholars, the book
combines specific legal analysis and considers the political dynamics
behind the processes. It provides extensive coverage and sophisticated
analysis of the interpretation of Article 50 and the possible
consequences it may have. The implications of withdrawal and secession
on EU citizenship are discussed in depth and there is an overview of the
evolving nature of the relationship between the regions and the EU.
Finally, there is an engaging normative discussion on the deeper meaning
of these two processes with respect to the objective of European
integration.
