An Introduction to European Law

The second edition of this classic introduction to European law features a new chapter on goods and rich online resources.

Robert Schütze (Author)

9781107111813, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 25 June 2015

380 pages, 17 b/w illus. 15 tables
23.5 x 15.9 x 2.1 cm, 0.72 kg

'This elegantly and intelligently written book offers a meaningful introduction to students without overwhelming them with grand theories. It will also, as a conceptually well constructed short book, offer their lecturers something with which to enrich their teaching of EU law.' Laurence Gormley, University of Groningen

Written with exceptional clarity, simplicity and precision, this short textbook provides a classic introduction to European law. Using a clear structural framework, it guides students through the subject's core elements and key issues, from the creation and enforcement of European law to the workings of the internal market. Chapters are enriched with figures and tables to clarify difficult topics and illustrate relationships and processes, ensuring that students understand even the most complex of concepts. The second edition has been updated throughout and includes an entirely new chapter on the internal market for goods. Two new practical appendices offer suggestions for further reading and guide readers through the process of finding and reading EU Court judgments. A companion website features full 'Lisbonised' versions of the cases cited in the text, links to EU legislation, downloadable figures and textbook updates.

Introduction
Part I. European Law: Creation: 1. Union institutions
2. Union legislation
3. Union competences
4. Fundamental rights
Part II. European Law: Enforcement: 5. Direct effect
6. (Legal) supremacy
7. National actions
8. European actions
Part III. European Law: Substance: 9. Internal market: goods I
10. Internal market: goods II
11. Internal market: persons
12. Competition law: cartels.

Subject Areas: Law [L], EU & European institutions [JPSN2], Politics & government [JP]