European Law and European Union?

Samenvattingen en studiehulp bij Europees recht en de Europese Unie

Inhoudsopgave

• Samenvatting bij het boek: EU law: Text, Cases, and Materials van Craig en De Burca - 6e druk
• Samenvatting bij het boek: An introduction to European law van Schütze - 1e druk
• Samenvatting bij het boek: European Union Law van Chalmers - 2e druk
• Samenvatting bij het boek: Europees Recht: Algemeen deel van Eijsbouts e.a. - 6e druk
• Samenvatting bij het boek: Recht van de Europese Unie van Amtenbrink en Vedder - 3e druk
• Samenvatting bij het boek: Hoofdstukken uit de Europese codificatiegeschiedenis van Lokin en Zwalve - 5e druk
• Samenvatting bij het boek: Hoofdstukken uit de Geschiedenis van het Europese Privaatrecht I: Inleiding en zakenrecht van Zwalve - 3e druk

Over Europees recht en de Europese Unie

• De Europese Unie (EU) is een politieke en economische unie van 20+ lidstaten die in Europa gelegen zijn. De EU heeft als doel de samenwerking tussen de lidstaten te bevorderen op verschillende gebieden, zoals handel, landbouw, visserij, milieu, en sociaal beleid. Europees recht is het rechtssysteem dat geldt binnen de EU. Het omvat wetten die door de EU-instellingen zijn vastgesteld, evenals jurisprudentie van het Hof van Justitie van de Europese Unie.

European Law is a specialized field of study focusing on the legal framework of the European Union (EU). It equips individuals with the knowledge and skills to:

• Understand the sources and institutions of EU law.
• Analyze the application of EU law in member states.
• Advise on legal issues related to the EU, including internal market regulations, competition law, and human rights.
• Represent clients in disputes involving EU law.

What are the main features of European law?

• Supranational Legal System: EU law exists above national laws of member states in certain areas.
• Treaty-Based Framework: The core principles and objectives of EU law are established in founding treaties.
• Direct Effect: EU law can be directly enforced in national courts under certain circumstances.
• Dynamic and Evolving: EU law constantly evolves through new regulations, rulings, and interpretations by the European Court of Justice (ECJ).

What are important sub-areas in European law?

European Law encompasses a diverse range of sub-areas:

• Institutional Law: Examines the structure and functioning of EU institutions (Commission, Council, Parliament, etc.).
• Internal Market Law: Focuses on the free movement of goods, services, people, and capital within the EU.
• Competition Law: Ensures fair competition by prohibiting anti-competitive practices like cartels and monopolies.
• Economic and Monetary Union (EMU) Law: Governs the eurozone, economic policies, and the European Central Bank (ECB).
• Environmental Law: Addresses environmental protection within the EU and its member states.
• Human Rights Law: Analyzes the application of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) within the EU context.
• External Relations Law: Deals with the EU's international trade agreements and relations with non-member states.

What are key concepts in European law?

• Supremacy of EU Law: In areas where EU law applies, it takes precedence over national law of member states.
• Direct Effect: EU regulations can be directly invoked by individuals before national courts under certain conditions.
• Indirect Effect: EU directives require member states to implement national laws that achieve the objectives of the directive but do not grant individuals direct rights.
• Free Movement: EU law guarantees the free movement of goods, services, people, and capital within the internal market.
• Four Freedoms: The fundamental principles of the internal market - free movement of goods, persons, services, and capital.
• Subsidiarity: Decisions should be taken at the most local level possible, with the EU intervening only when necessary.

Who are influential figures in European law?

Several figures have significantly shaped European Law:

• Jean Monnet: Considered one of the "founding fathers" of the EU, he advocated for a supranational legal system.
• Walter Hallstein: First President of the European Commission, he played a crucial role in developing the early institutional framework.
• Manuela Ferreira Pinto: A prominent legal scholar and judge at the ECJ, she made significant contributions to the interpretation of EU law.

Why is European law important?

European Law is crucial for:

• Functioning of the EU Single Market: Provides a legal framework for free movement of goods, services, people, and capital within the EU.
• Ensuring Fair Competition: Promotes a