Why Europe does not need a constitution

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The paper discusses the rising momentum behind the idea of a European Constitution, sparked by key political figures like German foreign minister Joschka Fischer. It highlights the shift from theoretical discussions, such as the Spinelli initiative and the Herman Report, to a more urgent call for legal and institutional reforms due to factors like eastern enlargement and the shortcomings of the Amsterdam Conference. The impending expiration of the ECSC in 2002 further emphasizes the need to address the challenges of a deeper and larger European Union.