Global Standards and EU Law : Challenges for the EU Principles of Good Governance.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Eliantonio, Mariolina.

Contributor:

Volpato, Annalisa.

Röttger-Wirtz, Sabrina.

Edward Elgar Publishing, publisher.

Series:

Elgar Studies in European Law and Policy Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Standardization--Law and legislation--European Union countries.

Standardization.

Administrative law--European Union countries.

Administrative law.

Standards, Engineering.

Law--International unification.

Law.

Standardization--Law and legislation.

European Union countries.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (288 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Other Title:

Global standards and European Union law : challenges for the European Union principles of good governance

Place of Publication:

Northampton : Edward Elgar, 2025.

Summary:

"This book examines the interplay between global standards and the EU legal system, examining how the process of incorporating technical standards set at international level poses challenges for principles of good governance, such as accountability, participatory openness and transparency. It contributes to the ongoing debate concerning the democratic credentials of decision-making in Europe by focusing on the specific juncture where globally produced standards are used by the EU institutions for EU regulatory purposes. Renowned experts delve into the process of incorporation of global standards into salient EU policy areas including agriculture, environment, finance, telecommunications and transport. They shed light on relevant case law and EU legislation, providing unique reflections on the interactions between global and EU governance. Chapters explore the membership and procedural rules of global standard-setting bodies and discuss the patterns of incorporation of standards produced by diverse global regulators. They also present critical insights into horizontal issues, focussing on the role of agencies as in-betweeners, the role of the Court of Justice of the EU, and the bottom-up approach to standardisation via EU member states. Global Standards and EU Law is designed for students and academics in European law and governance. The focus on global standards makes this an essential read for policymakers and practitioners in EU and US administrative law"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Front Matter

Copyright

Contents

Contributors

Abbreviations

Case law

Global Standards and EU Law: Introduction

Part I Sectoral studies

Chapter 1: Engaging with Global Standards in EU Agriculture: Exploring the Governance Field

Chapter 2: Transparency and Participation in Global Standard-Setting Procedures and EU Transport Policy: Too Little, Too Late?

Chapter 3: The Global Internet Standard-Setting and Legitimacy Mechanisms in the EU

Chapter 4: Adaptation and Endorsement: The Incorporation of Global Standards for Banking and Accounting in the EU

Chapter 5: Good Governance Principles, Global Environmental Standards and the EU: Adoption and Incorporation

Chapter 6: Global ICT Accessibility Standards in the European Union Legal Order: Indirect Incorporation Through 'Europeanisation'

Part II Horizontal issues

Chapter 7: European Agencies and the Incorporation of Global Standards in the EU: The Third Dimension of Agencies as 'In-Betweeners'?

Chapter 8: Global Standards Entering the EU via National Systems: The Underestimated Strength of a Bottom-Up Approach to Standardisation via EU Member States

Chapter 9: The Incorporation of Global Standards into the EU as a 'Regulatory Union'

Global Standards and EU Law: Conclusions

Index.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-80220-227-7