Advance Legal System - Analysis of the European Union

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Introduction
If the pages of history are turned over, it would be observed that previously the European
Union is considered to be the most advanced model of provincial integration. However, recently
numerous financial crisis has been faced by this union which creates doubt in the minds of the
economists and researchers regarding the procedure of integration. No proper response has been
given by the European Union within time, and for this reason, many questions arose regarding
the integrity of the Eurozone. Not only that, the faulty organizational and formal lines were also
exposed by this economic crisis. Due to these confusions, the position of the European Union
and the United States have been declined dramatically, and the rising of the Asian Union
observed by the researchers1. This paper mainly focuses on the comparative analysis of the
European Union with the other regional trade bloc by evaluating critically the level of integration
achieved by it. While discussing the same, it also sheds light on the barriers in order to secure the
level of integration that is required to form a single market similar to the European Union.
Discussion
The EU has been considered to be a discoverer of local integration since the initial 1950s.
Following are regarded as the most vital principles behind the success of the EU project:
 A new type of politics, the basis of which is the supranational ‘community method’
instead of the customary balance-of-power model has been comprehended by two
idealistic politicians; namely, Robert Schuman of France and Konrad Adenauer of
Germany. In addition, support from the United States has also played a vital role in the
initial stage2.
1 Olsen, Jonathan, and John McCormick. The European Union: politics and policies. (Routledge, 2018).

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 Franco-German axis held responsible for creating leadership. In spite of numerous
difficulties, the driving force has been initiated from Paris and Berlin, and this force is
responsible for the European integration.
 In order to supervise the integration project, strong and lawful common institutions have
been constructed by political motivation. Not only that, but the political motivation also
shares sovereignty to supervise the integration project.
 Another vital principle for the success of the EU project is a consensus approach joined
with unity and open-mindedness. The EU solution is focused on the absence of a single
Member States isolating them if they have a major problem, on their inability to continue
with policies until the large majority of Member States are prepared to make substantial
financial contributions in order to enable poorer Member States to comply3.
The above-mentioned principles have long driven the EU and allowed the institutions to
subsist many crises.
However, very recently, a more stretchy methodology has been taken by the EU that led
to a multi-speed, integrated Europe with numerous levels. A number of efforts have been
undertaken to attain regional integration exterior of European countries, which includes the
Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN), Mercosur in South America, African Union,
and Gulf Cooperation Council. Nevertheless, the success of the EU has not been accomplished
by anybody. ASEAN is the world’s leading endeavour, and delegations to Brussels frequently
search for suggestions from the EU knowledge. However, ASEAN continues to be a stringent
2 Monti, Mario. "A new strategy for the single market." Report to the President of the European Commission José
Manuel Barroso, May 10 (2010).
3 Ager, Alastair, and Alison Strang. "Understanding integration: A conceptual framework." (2008) Journal of
refugee studies 21.2: 166-191.