Nationality, Union Citizenship and Constitutional Values after Commission v Malta

Key Points

• This study aims to explore the impact of the Commission v Malta case on the concepts of nationality and EU citizenship.
• Legal analysis of the Commission v Malta case and related EU legal frameworks.
• Review of constitutional values influenced by EU citizenship and nationality.
• Comparative examination of post-Maastricht developments in EU law.
• Commission v Malta case reaffirmed the importance of nationality within EU citizenship context.
• Identified potential constitutional challenges arising from the case's implications for member states.
• Demonstrated that EU citizenship is integral to upholding EU foundational values.