CONTENTS Page Opening Address Mr. Ron Gallimore ………………………………………… 1 Introduction Professor Peter G. Xuereb ………………………………… 5 Reforming EU: Promoting Involvement and Efficiency in the European Union Mr Auke Haagsma ………………………………………… 12 The Future of Europe: Solidarity and Constitutionalism - Towards a Solidarity Model Professor Peter G. Xuereb …………………………………. 44 How should the EU Constitution in an Enlarged Community Safeguard Micro Island States? Professor Rosa Greaves …………………………………… 64 Enhancing Co-operation after Nice: Will the Treaty do the Trick? Professor Jo Shaw ………………………………………… 77 The Constitutional Future of Europe Dr. Dimitris N. Chryssochoou ……………………….….. 120 The Future of Europe Debate: Launching the European Federation or Strengthening the Nation-State in Europe? - Or trying to Achieve Both? Dr Roderick Pace ………………………………………..... 149 The Area of Freedom, Security and Justice after the 11th September 2001: Problems of Balance and the Challenge of Enlargement Professor Jörg Monar ………………………………..……. 174 vii Malta’s Foreign Policy in an Enlarged European Union Dr. Stephen Calleya ……………………………………… 211 The Economic Effects Associated with Malta’s Membership in the EU Professor Lino Briguglio and Mr. Gordon Cordina …….. 227 EMU in its Post-Phase 3B Scenario - The Stability and Growth Pact as its Major Disciplining Tool” Mr. John Consiglio ……………………………………… 278 viii