Constitutional law of the European Union

Abstract:

Constitutional Law of the European Union offers a clear introduction to the constitutional and institutional law of the European Union. It takes a critical, contextual approach to European integration, looking to political theory, philosophy, international relations, as well as to law.

In this way, it provides a clearer understanding of the often complex EU processes and is thus a more intelligible and interesting guide to EU law, locating it in its dynamic historical and political context. The book deals with vital changes which are crucial for the understanding of contemporary Europe and includes references to the Convention on the Future of Europe.

Table of Contents:

Part I | Structures

CH 1: The European Union in Search of an Identity

CH 2: Institutional Structures: Legislative and Executive

CH 3: Law Making and Democracy in the EU

CH 4: The Division of Powers Between the Community and Member States: Embryonic Federalism

Part II | The European Courts, the National Courts and Constitution

CH 1: The European Courts: Law, Policy and Judicial Activism

CH 2: Preliminary References Under Article 234: Cooperative Partnership or Proto-Federalism?

CH 3: Supremacy, Sovereignty and Pluralism

CH 4: Direct Effect: Foundation of the Constitutional Order?

CH 5: Remedies in the National Courts: The Effectiveness of EC Law on Trial

Part III | Direct Actions: A Lack of Individual Justice?

CH 1: Controlling the Community Institutions: Judicial Review

CH 2: Controlling the Community Institutions: Actions for Damages

CH 3: Controlling the Member of States

PART IV | The Developing Constitution

CH 1: The EU and Human Rights

CH 2: In search of Union Citizenship

CH 3: A Constitution for Europe?