Christian Democracy in the European Union (1945/1995)
Proceedings of the Leuven Colloquium, 15-18 November 1995, 1997
E. Lamberts
Christian Democracy has been playing a leading role in political life on the European continent since the Second World War. It is striking that this influential political movement has hardly been studied from an international-comparative perspective. Therefore, between 15 and 18 november 1995, an international and interdisciplinary colloquium was organised in Leuven to shed more light on the historical role of Christian Democracy on the European continent and more specifically in Germany, Italy, France, Belgium and the Netherlands. This volume presents the proceedings of that colloquium.
For each of these five countries, the setting of Christian democracy in the political landscape, its party organisation and its social support are studied. New in the concept of this study is that these aspects are linked to an exploration of the social impact of Christian democracy. Thus the auters ivestigate the influence of Christian Democratic parties on political institutions (parliamentary democracy and European integration) and socio-economic structures (the collective-bargaining economy and the welfare state). Finally, they look at the policy positions they have taken in the religious and ethical field.
The volume concludes with two essays on the collaboration between Christian democratic parties at the European level and their rapprochement with the conservative parties. The future development of European Christian Democracy is also considered.
This book, which deals with a contemporary phenomenon, has been written by historians, political scientists, theologians and philosophers. English may be considered the basic language of this publication, although papers in French, German and Italian are also included.
Introduction
Emiel Lamberts
La mémoire de la Démocratie chrétienne. Expériences et combats avant 1945
Jean-Dominique Durand
Chapter 1 - Position in the Political Landscape
CDU/CSU im politischen System der Bundesrepublik
Jürgen Schwarz
Christian Democracy in the Netherlands
Hans Martien ten Napel
Christian Democracy in Belgium
Emmanuel Gerard
La Démocratie d'inspiration chrétienne en France
Jean-Marie Mayeur
La Democrazia cristiana in Italia
Francesco Malgeri
Chapter 2 - Social Suport Systems
Die gesellschafliche Basis der CDU/CSU
Hans-Otto Kleinmann
Die Societal Position of Christian Democracy in the Netherlands
Ruud A. Koole
L'ancrage de la Démocratie chrétienne en Belgique
Wilfried Dewachter
The Social Basis of Christian Democacy in France
Peter Van Kemseke
La base sociale della Democrazia cristiana. Elettorato, iscritti e organizzazione
Antonio Parisella
From Family Father to DJ: Christian Democratic Parties and Civil Society in Western Europe
Paul Lucardie
Chapter 3 - Influence on Political Organisation
Der Einfluss der Unionsparteien auf die politische Ordnung der Bundesrepublik Deutschland
Winfried Becker
Christian democracy and Political order in the Netherlands
Rutger S. Zwart
L'influence de la Démocratie chrétienne en Belgique sur l'ordre politique
Emiel Lamberts
L'influenza della Democrazia cristiana sull'ordine politica in Italia
Giorgio Campanini
The Influence of Christian Democracy on Political Structures in Western Europe
Emiel Lamberts
Chapter 4 - Influence on Economic and Social Policy
Sozio-ökonomische Ordnungsvorstellungen der Unionsparteien CDU/CSU
Frans Josef Stegmann
Christian democracy in the Netherlands and its Influence on the Economic and Social Policy
Kees van Kersbergen
L'influence des démocrates-chrétiens dans l'ordre socio-économique en Belgique
Michel Dumoulin
L'apport socio-économique de la Démocratie chrétienne en France
Bruno Béthouart
Democrazia cristiana italiana e politiche socio-economiche
Lucio Avagliano
The Socio-economic Impact of Christian democracy in Western Europe
Michel Dumoulin
Chapter 5 - Influence on Socio-cultural Policy
Der Einfluss der christlichen demokratie auf Gesellschaft und Kultur in der Bundesrepublik
Anton Rauscher
Dutch Christian Democracy and Modern Secularised Culture
Hillie van de Streek
L'influence de la Démocratie chrétienne dans le sphère de la religion, la morale et la culture en Belgique
André Tihon
L'influence de la Démocratie chrétienne dans le sphère de la religion, la morale et la culture en France
Yves-Marie Hilaire
The Influence of Christian Democracy on Socio-cultural Policy in Western-Europe
Anton Rauscher
Chapter 6 - International Co-operation in the European Union
Les démocrates chrétiens au niveau de l'Union Européenne
Philippe Chenaux
The Dilemma for Christian Democracy. Historical Identity and/or political Expediency: Opening the Door to Consevatism
Thomas Jansen
Conclusion - Christian Democracy in the European Union (1945-1995)
Emiel Lamberts
Bibliography
Tables
Index
List of Abbreviations
List of Contributors
Format: Edited volume - free ebook - PDF
Size: 240 × 160 mm
ISBN: 9789061868088
Publication: May 28, 1997
Series: KADOC-Studies 21
Languages: English
Stock item number: 45648
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