Theoretical Considerations on European Integration Theories

摘要

The paper presents, in summary, the main theories of European integration: neofunctionalism,intergovernmentalism, social constructivism, federalism. From a theoretical and methodologicalperspective, we propose an approach starting from the meaning of the phrase “integrative theories”,developing a model of integration in stages: network governance as a phase of integration of the processof monetary, budgetary integration and ultimately political integration. Our view is that in a globalizedand interdependent world, the principle of solidarity integration must prevail over the nationalistprinciple because the place in global society is given by power and legitimacy.