Peace in Unity: Irenic Motivations in European Integration

Authors

Robert Keele, Brigham Young University
Dr. Robert McFarland, Brigham Young University

Keywords

peace, unity, European integration, EU Constitution

College

Humanities

Department

German and Russian

Abstract

On May 29, 2005, French voters shocked Europe and the rest of the world by rejecting the new EU Constitution after nine other European countries (including Germany) had already ratified it. A few days later, Holland followed suit and voted “Nee” by an even greater margin. Panic and disbelief settled upon EU politicians, and the Euro dipped as markets reacted to the news. Europeans on other parts of the continent grumbled about the temperamental French, while political analysts and the media exploited this new challenge as The EU Crisis.

Recommended Citation

Keele, Robert and McFarland, Dr. Robert (2013) "Peace in Unity: Irenic Motivations in European Integration," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 813.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/813