Beschreibung:
This book offers a concise yet comprehensive review of the principles of EU external relations law. By carefully examining the role of the Union on the global scene, it provides a systematic overview of the relevant rules and competences, reflecting on the legal developments in their political and societal context. In addition to up-to-date analyses of, inter alia, the Common Foreign and Security Policy, the Common Security and Defence Policy and the Common Commercial Policy, it highlights the EU's external powers with regard to the environment, fundamental rights and development cooperation. Moreover, it includes dedicated chapters exploring the relations with neighbouring countries, and explaining the complex interplay between rules of domestic, European and international provenance.
1 Introducing a Layered Global Player.- Part I: Legal Dynamics in the Outer Layer: 2 The Common Foreign and Security Policy.- 3 The Common Security and Defence Policy.- Part II: Legal Dynamics of the Middle Layers: 4 The Common Commercial Policy.- 5 The External Environmental Policy.- 6 The External Human Rights Policy.- 7 The Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid Policy.- Part III: Legal Dynamics in the Inner Layer: 8 Special Relationships in the European Neighbourhood and Beyond.- 9 The EU, the Member States and International Law.- 10 Conclusion: An Effective Global Player?.