Federation of the United States of Europe. An analysis of the traits of federalism found in the treaties and events of European Integration from 1945 to 1969.

Abstract

This bachelor essay's objective is to analyse the centralization of Europe through federal initiatives during a time period that stretches from the post-war years to the end of the 1960s. By exploring the failures and successes of European integration during this period through a federal perspective, this study aims to contribute to the on-going theoretical debate about the European Union's role as a new kind of federation. This study makes its argument by analysing events and treaties of European integration from the chosen time-period that are of significance to the study of federalism. The analysis is thematically organised into three categories: political, military and economic issues. Earlier research on federalism, specifically earlier research on European federalism highlights the studies theoretical significance and acts as reference in the analysis.