This volume investigates the legal framework and constitutional implications of the 1984 European Union Treaty proposed by the European Parliament. The authors, all of whom served as legal advisors during the drafting process, provide a rigorous analysis of the treaty's structure and its intended impact on the evolution of the European Community. By examining the text through a scholarly lens, they articulate the shift toward a more integrated political and legal union.

Legal scholars and practitioners view this work as a primary source for understanding the legislative intent behind the 1984 treaty. The text is noted for its high level of technical detail and its value as a foundational document for those studying the history of European integration.