In the policy paper, Balázs Tárnok focuses on the following key questions: What have the previous treaty amendments achieved in the European Union, particularly the significant reforms implemented by the Maastricht and Lisbon Treaties? When might the amendment of EU treaties come back on the agenda, and what role could the Conference on the Future of Europe play in this process? What factors influence the direction for or against treaty amendments, and what is Hungary’s position on this issue?
Balázs Tárnok argues that treaty amendments are inherent to the nature of European integration; as long as integration is not stuck, periodic reviews of the fundamental legal framework are necessary. Thus, the question is how to carry out a rational review process that enhances the EU’s efficiency and competitiveness without unduly diminishing the competencies of Member States.
Read the full policy paper at the website of the Sobieski Institute: