Rule of Law, Common Values, and Illiberal Constitutionalism: Poland and Hungary within the European Union

The book challenges the idea that the Rule of Law is a universal European value, given its deterioration in Hungary and Poland and the EU's inability to address it. It provides a snapshot of how the Rule of Law ideal has been dismantled and offers a theory of the Rule of Law in illiberal constitutionalism. It will be of interest to academics, researchers, and legal practitioners.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 260 pages
Publication date: 29 April 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The notion that the Rule of Law is still a universal European value is called into question by this book, which analyzes its rapid decline in Hungary and Poland and the European Union's apparent inability to address the illiberalization of these Member States. The book starts with the premise that the Rule of Law has always been a fundamental European value, a political ideal, and a legal concept. It also recognizes the EU's difficulties in upholding values, despite having the necessary tools available. The authors value the variety of approaches to the Rule of Law and use them extensively throughout the book to address the central theme. Ultimately, the book offers a detailed account of how the Rule of Law ideal has been eroded and presents a theory of the Rule of Law in illiberal constitutionalism. It explores why voters continue to support illiberal populist leaders despite their apparent disregard for the Rule of Law. This book will be of great interest to academics and researchers working on fundamental issues of constitutionalism. The book's comprehensive coverage of the subject matter ensures that it will be a valuable resource for comparative and national constitutional law courses. Additionally, legal practitioners seeking to understand the boundaries of the Rule of Law will find this book particularly useful.

Weight: 480g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367512132