Advanced introduction to European Union law / Jacques Ziller.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ziller, Jacques, author.

Contributor:

Edward Elgar Publishing, publisher.

Series:

Elgar advanced introductions.

Elgar advanced introductions

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

European Union.

Law--European Union countries.

Law.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (144 pages)

Place of Publication:

Northampton : Edward Elgar Publishing, 2020.

Summary:

"Elgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful introductions to major fields in the social sciences and law, expertly written by the world's leading scholars. Designed to be accessible yet rigorous, they offer concise and lucid surveys of the substantive and policy issues associated with discrete subject areas. This is the essential introduction to understanding the law of the European Union's institutions and policies. Jacques Ziller explores the fields of EU law and its relevant politics in precise, but accessible, language, covering the internal market, free movement of citizens, the economic and monetary union, and foreign and security policies. Key features include: Citations of critical legal texts to aid clarity for readers Analysis of the interactions and relations between the EU and member states Insights on the founding treaties of the Union and how these have progressed Discussion of both the legal and political aspects of the EU's policies and institutions. A comprehensive insight to the topic, this book will be a vital read for EU and constitutional law scholars. It also offers a clear understanding of the topic for political science and international relations scholars wishing to gain a better understanding of EU law. Practitioners from EU institutions and member states' governments and NGOs will find this offers a critical analysis of the field"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Contents: 1. A constitution based upon international treaties

2. Scope of EU law and conferral

3. Values, fundamental rights and citizenship

4. The area of freedom, security and justice (AFSJ)

5. The internal market

6. Policies related to the internal market

7. Economic and monetary union

8. External action

9. Specific features of EU law

10. Institutional framework of the EU

11. Distribution of powers in the EU

12. Acts of EU law and hierarchy of norms

13. Judicial review and case law

Bibliography

Index.

Notes:

Includes index.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781788119566

1788119568