A Companion to European Union Law and International Law

The relationship between European Union (EU) law and international law is complex and challenging.  First and foremost, it remains an open question whether the EU can be understood as an international organization or some form of state order. A Companion to European Union Law and International Law will be a critical tool for those seeking to untangle this complexity, presenting an authoritative collection of essays addressing a broad range of important contemporary topics in the field. Featuring contributions from leading international experts in the fields of EU and international law, this indispensable companion reveals both points of contact and critical differences. Seamlessly integrating the fields, these expert essays explore current jurisprudential debates in EU law and international law as they relate to such topics as: trade, the European Court of Justice, human rights, the EMU, the environment, criminal law and many more. Timely and thought-provoking, A Companion to European Union Law and International Law sheds important new light on our current understanding of the complex legal relationship between the EU law and international law--and the very nature and function of legal powers.