The Lisbon Treaty
A Legal and Political Analysis

An in-depth, impartial and informed description of the Lisbon Treaty's legal features, in their historical and political context.

Jean-Claude Piris (Author), Angela Merkel (Foreword by)

9780521197922, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 17 June 2010

450 pages, 2 b/w illus.
22.9 x 15.2 x 2.9 cm, 0.83 kg

'… Piris' book focuses, as the title suggests, on a two-sided analysis (legal and political) of the Lisbon Treaty. It is an exquisite mixture of information and academic analyses … This is a useful handbook for those studying community law or … EU related topics, both professors and students … the book is well organised, each chapter referring to individualised matters, accompanied by sufficient examples and explanations that rule out any possible after-reading dilemmas … Piris' work is exceptional regarding the modifications introduced by the Lisbon Treaty to the European Union. It is comprehensive, has a neutral tone, the argument is well balanced and well documented … strongly recommended to those professionals interested in any aspects related to the European Union, as well as to those interested in precise matters, looking for answers or simply an authorised opinion on the matter.' Oana Elena Branda, CEU Political Science Journal

Given the controversies and difficulties which preceded the coming into force of the Lisbon Treaty, it is easy to forget that the Treaty is a complex legal document in need of detailed analysis for its impact to be fully understood. Jean-Claude Piris, the Director General of the Legal Service of the Council of the European Union, provides such an analysis, looking at the historical and political contexts of the Treaty, its impact on the democratic framework of the EU and its provisions in relation to substantive law. Impartial legal analysis of the EU's functions, its powers and the treaties which govern it make this the seminal text on the most significant recent development in EU law.

Introduction
1. Origins and birth of the Treaty of Lisbon
2. General provisions
3. Democracy
4. Fundamental rights
5. Freedom, security and justice
6. Institutions
7. External affairs
8. Financial, economic, social and other internal affairs
9. Conclusion: the Treaty of Lisbon and beyond
10. Annexes.

Subject Areas: Laws of Specific jurisdictions [LN], EU & European institutions [JPSN2]