Inviting Interpillar Incoherence Mapping out the Reasons for Horizontal Incoherence in the European Union's External Relations and Why This Matters
This thesis addresses the problem of horizontal incoherence between the first and second pillar of the European Union in its external relations. Horizontal coherence is an important concept for the European Union's legitimacy and strength. Internally, coherence is essential for the Union's democratic legitimacy, as democratic influx comes from the Council. Externally, to the extent incoher