Towards a Decolonial European Union Studies

Study of the European Union has largely focussed on the institutional and policy instruments of the supranational organization that European states formed after World War II. With predominant narratives of peace and security within and between its members, Europe seeks to turn the page on its colonial past. This book brings a decolonial lens to the constellation of contemporary European power and delineates how the region’s colonial and racialised attitudes and approaches imbue the structures and policies of today’s Union; a mindset that informs both internal policies and institutions as well as interactions with former and currently colonised territories and their people.An essential resource for students of Europe, who want a critical, historically informed understanding of the role of colonialism and racism in the founding, development and future of the European Union.