Essentials of EU Law

This book will help students grasp the complex system of EU law.

Aimed at readers interested in the legal aspects of European integration, this book provides an understanding of the complex system of EU governance from lawmaking to judicial control in order to gain an overview of the substance of EU law.Students new to the study of EU law can find knowing what questions to ask to be as much of a challenge as answering them. This book clearly sets the scene: it explores the history and institutions of the EU, examines the interplay of its main bodies in its legislative process and illustrates the role played by the EU Courts and the importance of fundamental rights. The student is also introduced to the key principles of the internal market, in particular the free movement of goods and the free movement of workers. In addition a number of other EU policies, such as the Common Agricultural Policy, Environmental Protection and Social Policy are outlined, while a more detailed inquiry is made into European competition law. This book is an essential first port-of-call for all students of European law.