This article1 examines the compatibility of national laws in the Czech Republicand Poland -- which restrict membership in political parties to nationals -- withArticle 22 TFEU, in light of two recent CJEU judgments. It explores theimplications of these rulings for the political rights of mobile EU citizens, theirparticipation in the democratic life of their host Member States, and the broaderinterconnection between citizenship, democracy, and EU values. By analysingthe Court s reasoning and the underlying legal framework, the article highlightshow the rulings affirm a substantive vision of Union citizenship grounded inequality and representative democracy. The conclusion offers critical reflectionson the current state of political consciousness in the EU and the challenges facingthe integration of mobile citizens into national political life.
POLITICAL RIGHTS, CITIZENSHIPAND EU VALUES: NEW PERSPECTIVESFOR A EUROPEAN POLITICALCONSCIOUSNESS
Angela Maria Romito
2025-01-01
Abstract
This article1 examines the compatibility of national laws in the Czech Republicand Poland -- which restrict membership in political parties to nationals -- withArticle 22 TFEU, in light of two recent CJEU judgments. It explores theimplications of these rulings for the political rights of mobile EU citizens, theirparticipation in the democratic life of their host Member States, and the broaderinterconnection between citizenship, democracy, and EU values. By analysingthe Court s reasoning and the underlying legal framework, the article highlightshow the rulings affirm a substantive vision of Union citizenship grounded inequality and representative democracy. The conclusion offers critical reflectionson the current state of political consciousness in the EU and the challenges facingthe integration of mobile citizens into national political life.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
