Christian Churches in European Integration

<p>All too often religion is largely ignored as a driver of identity formation in the European context whereas in reality Christian Churches are central players in European identity formation at the national and continental level. <em>Christian Churches in European Integration</em> challenges this tendency highlighting the position of churches as important identity formers and actors in civil society. Analysing the role of Churches in engaging with two specific EU issues – that of EU treaty reform and ongoing debates about immigration and asylum policy – the author argues that Churches are unique participants in European integration. Establishing a comprehensive view of Christian Churches as having a vital role to play in European integration this book offers a substantial and provocative contribution both to our understanding of the European Union and the broader question of how religious and state institutions interact with one another.</p>