Table of Contents

Introduction: European constitutional law; Part I. History and Structure: 1. Constitutional history: from Paris to Lisbon; 2. Constitutional nature: a federation of states; 3. Governmental structure: union institutions I; 4. Governmental structure: union institutions II; Part II. Powers and Procedures: 5. Legislative powers: competences and procedures; 6. External powers: competences and procedures; 7. Executive powers: competences and procedures; 8. Judicial powers: competences and procedures; Part III. Rights and Remedies: 9. European law: direct and indirect effect; 10. European law: supremacy and preemption; 11. European law: remedies and liabilities; 12. In particular: European fundamental rights.

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This textbook on European constitutional law offers a coherent and scholarly analysis presented within a clear structure.

About the Author

Robert Schütze is a Reader in Law at Durham University.

Reviews

'Exhaustive in scope and innovative in structure and approach, this new book will be essential reading for anyone interested in the constitutional development of the European Union.' Anthony Arnull, University of Birmingham

'This is a very welcome and timely addition to the EU literature. Schütze provides a solid, thorough, and engaging analysis of all aspects of EU constitutional law combining theoretical discourse with a clear and close analysis of the case law.' Takis Tridimas, Queen Mary, University of London