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This 5 page paper considers the question: What does European federalism indicate about the relationship between culture, political development, and economic development? The question is based on the fact that culture plays a key role in political and economic development. The writer first addresses the issue of whether or not the EU can be considered a federation and then discusses the inclusion of culture in EU documents since the beginning but these statements suggest a shared culture unique to Europe. Turkey's push to join the EU is used as an example of how a vastly different culture could upset the EU. The writer also discusses the topic of culture and economic development, in general, concluding there is no distinct answer to the original question. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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key role in political and economic development. The very first issue with this question is whether or not the European Union is a federalist political and legal structure. In the
interest of time and space, experts and analysts have concluded the European Union is not a federation. That said, it is important then to note the EU, in some ways,
operates under what can only be called federalism. The Jeunes Europ?ens F?d?ralistes (JEF), translated, Young European Federalists , note the first ever federal constitution was signed in 1787 at
the Philadelphia Convention.i Unions of states since that date have not duplicated a federalist state.ii Interestingly, various movements towards a more federalist status have existed in Europe since the
19th century.iii By 1950, the movement had gained strength and influence to build "a pacified Europe, with no more racial hatred or borders."iv JEF contends: "Today, after many years of
struggle, defeats and successes, the European federalists must face the final decisive battle."v Therefore, the first fact that must be established is that while the EU and its political and
legal structure may demonstrate some of the conditions of a federation, at this point, it is not a federation. McKay commented that the most effective system for governing states that
are culturally diverse is "federal-like arrangements."vi The catalyst for the creation of the European Union and its move towards federalist ideals is the economic issues.vii Inflation in most of the
Member States of the EU played a key role in the changes of the structure of the EU and the legislative influence of the different institutions within the EU structure,
such as the European Parliament.viii The Maastricht Treaty was, at least in part, a result of economic factors.ix Culture is a factor that will impact, dramatically, how the EU proceeds
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