Representations of European Citizenship since 1951 - Tapa blanda

“Pukallus provides an ambitious interpretation of five representations of European citizenship that she uncovers as part of a continuous European civil narrative. By analyzing a range of sources including interviews with key officials, the book demonstrates that the Commission reinterprets the meaning of European citizenship depending on the institutional, political, economic and historical context but with the singular aim of stimulating a European civil consciousness. A must-read for scholars of European citizenship, civil society, and media studies.” (Willem Maas, York University, Canada)

“An original contribution to the literature, this book provides an important argument on studying European citizenship as a set of “civil representations”. The historical approach of the book is especially rewarding as it unpacks the normative visions of EU decision-makers in crafting citizenship ‘beyond the nation-state’. It should be compulsory reading for anyone interested in the topic of citizenship in the EU.” (Espen D. H. Olsen, University of Oslo, Norway)

“A sophisticated and innovative attempt to trace the way in which the European Commission’s approach and attitude towards European citizens has evolved over time.” (N. Piers Ludlow, London School of Economics, UK)