1 Christian Democracy and the Idea of European Integration 2 The History of Christian Democracy: How Social and Cultural Cleavages Affect Politics 2.1 Introduction 2.2 The Theoretical Underpinnings of Political Sociology 2.3 Social, Cultural and Religious Divisions in Europe as Sources of Political Mobilization 2.4 The Origins and Strength of Christian Democracy as a Cleavage-Based Political Movement 2.5 Conclusion: Remarkable Heights of Power 3 The Distinctiveness of European Christian Democracy 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Arguments Against Distinctiveness 3.3 Arguments in Favour of Distinctiveness 3.4 Conclusion: Social Capitalism and Christian Democratic Distinctiveness 4 Christian Democracy and the Idea of Integration:The National Dimension 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Germany 4.2.1 The Origins of Integration 4.2.2 Constitutional Decisions 4.3 Italy 4.3.1 The Origins of Integration 4.3.2 Constitutional Decisions 4.4 The Netherlands 4.4.1 The Origins of Integration 4.4.2 Constitutional Decisions 4.5 Conclusion 5 Christian Democracy and the Idea of European Integration:The Transnational Dimension 5.1 Introduction 5.2 The Re-Christianization of Europe 5.3 ‘ Third Way‘ Thinking 5.4 Franco-German Reconciliation 5.5 Shaping a ‘ Core Europe‘ 5.5.1 The Geneva Circle and ECSC 5.5.2 NEIandEEC 6 The Contribution of the Christian Democracy to European Integration 6.1 Introduction 6.2 From Economic Integration to Political Integration 6.3 Strengthening the Community‘s Institutions 6.4 The Contribution of the Christian Democrats to EU Enlargement 6.4.1 Attitude of the Christian Democrats to EU Enlargement 6.4.2 Contribution of the Christian Democrats to EU Enlargement 6.4.3 Turkey‘s Accession to the European Union 6.5 Conclusion: An Important Part of the EU Multi-layered Governance System 7 Conclusion References 后记
