Introduction

Abstract

The introduction highlights the main themes of the papers published in the first section of the issue, which consider from various angles how the organisation of EU can respond to the present historical challenges, holding on to the fundamental values that inspired the unification. Some essays discuss in which way EU could obtain a more accomplished legitimation and a stronger integration, and how EU citizenship should be adequately implemented. Other essays focus on the political implication of solidarity within EU, on possible inadequacies in the economic organization of EU and the role of Germany within EU.