Identità costituzionale e ordine pubblico all’interno del contesto giuridico europeo: una medaglia a due facce

This paper aims to analyse the concepts of constitutional identity and public order in the European debate by placing them in direct relation to each other. In particular, the article’s authors argue for the existence of significant affinities between these two concepts, such as placing them on a level of quasi-specularity. Specifically, the article first seeks to identify the defining elements of the two concepts to provide the reader with a key to a wide range of possible interpretations. It then analyses the elements that constitute the essence of these notions. Finally, an attempt will be made to recombine the elements analysed to understand the points of connection between the two subjects, also concerning the construction of common and shared legal principles.