The Commission is the most powerful institution in the EU but the Court of Justice is the most important.

The Commission is the most powerful institution in the EU but the Court of Justice is the most important.
Author: Timo Hohmuth
Publisher: GRIN Verlag
Total Pages: 10
Release: 2004-11-09
Genre: Law
ISBN: 3638323625

Essay aus dem Jahr 2000 im Fachbereich Jura - Europarecht, Völkerrecht, Internationales Privatrecht, Note: 65 % (=14 Punkte), University of Newcastle upon Tyne (Law School), Veranstaltung: Seminar, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: The question is if the European Commission is the most powerful institution in the EU, but the ECJ the most important. Is that true? It is, however, a mixed law and fact question. Looking at the power and the importance of these institutions leads into a similar direction. The Treaties give the institutions different rights and competencies. The factual importance can be measured by focusing on their actual achievements. The term “institution” refers to all facilities of the Community. The system of the arrangement of the institutions is not created following the principle of the balance of powers known from states’ constitutions. Especially there is no strict division between legislative and executive power. Only the judicial power has some kind of its own but factually not pure section. The four main institutions of the European Community are as set out in the Treaty the Parliament, the Council, the Commission and the Court of Justice. The rights of the Parliament are only a few. Generally the Council can be considered as the most powerful and therefore most important institution of the Community (art. 202 et seq. ECT) because it is the main legislator and executes all the important legislation (regulations, directives), only sometimes in co-operation with the Parliament (art. 251 ECT). [...]

The New EU Judiciary

The New EU Judiciary
Author: Emmanuel Guinchard
Publisher: Kluwer Law International B.V.
Total Pages: 549
Release: 2016-12-15
Genre: Law
ISBN: 9041168400

The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has started to implement what is arguably the most signi cant set of reforms since the Nice Treaty, with notably the doubling of the number of judges at the General Court and the disappearance of the Civil Service Tribunal. Controversies surrounding the process and outcomes of the reforms called for a broader re ection on the European Courts and the way they cope with old and new challenges. To this end, this volume brings together junior and seasoned academics and practitioners to take stock of the various aspects of these reforms and the overall functioning of the EU Judiciary, from comparative, ‘insider’, and ‘outsider’ perspectives. Broadening and deepening our understanding of the reorganisation of the EU Judiciary, the contributors offer incisive analyses of reforms and evolutions, including: – a critical appraisal of the reform process and the role and powers of the CJEU; – implications of the reforms for the Court of Justice and the General Court; – lessons from the practice of the now dismantled Civil Service Tribunal; – a re ection on the future Uni ed Patent Court; – an evaluation of the role of the CJEU’s members and staffs and their selection; – an insider’s perspective into the workings of the repeat players (Legal Services of the European Commission and of the European Parliament) and the parties’ lawyers; – an assessment of the procedural reforms before the Court of Justice and the General Court with a speci c focus on the PPU; – the unfolding and impact of the digital revolution (e-Curia) on the CJEU; – the challenges of the languages regime and legal reasoning before the CJEU. Comparative perspectives elucidate speci c judiciary reforms across Europe, including detailed analyses of developments at the European Court of Human Rights, the French Conseil Constitutionnel, and the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom. As a timely assessment of the effects of recent reforms on the EU Courts’ decision-making practices, roles, and identities, and more broadly on the legitimacy of the EU and its institutions as a whole, this book is unparalleled. It will be of great value to practitioners engaged in EU litigation, scholars of European law and policymakers at EU institutions, and all those interested in judicial process and reform.

The Court of Justice of the European Union and the Politics of Law

The Court of Justice of the European Union and the Politics of Law
Author: Sabine Saurugger
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 272
Release: 2017-08-24
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1137320281

The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) is one of the central institutions of the EU and has played a decisive role in European integration. As one of the most powerful international courts, at a time when political systems around the world are becoming more judicialized, it is a key actor to understand in world affairs. Yet it is not without controversy. As both an interpreter of law and as a political power influencing policy-making through its bold case law, it has become increasingly criticized in recent years for its perceived activism and distance from the European people. Combining the perspectives of a legal scholar and a political scientist, this important new text gives a uniquely broad-ranging account of the CJEU. It introduces readers to the role and function of the Court and explains how it fits into the broader political system and historical evolution of the European Union. It examines the constitutional contributions made by the Court and the part it plays in policy-making, in areas such as the environment, gender equality and human rights. Drawing on the latest research, the book takes full account of recent changes to the place of the Court in the European political system, and shows how new forms of governance, such as the open method of coordination, have had a significant impact on the role the Court is able to play.

Judicial Activism at the European Court of Justice

Judicial Activism at the European Court of Justice
Author: Bruno de Witte
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Total Pages: 305
Release: 2013-01-01
Genre: Law
ISBN: 0857939408

ÔThis well-constructed, and well-written, collection fills a gap in the scholarship. It offers a rounded and plausible picture of the CourtÕs role in Europe, engaging with the complexity of the law without losing sight of the bigger political picture. Well-contextualised, critical, but nuanced, discussions of the role of rights, economics, science, and institutions, and of the important particularities of EU adjudication, will make this volume unmissable for those interested in the political role of the Court of Justice of the EU.Õ Ð Gareth Davies, VU University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands This book delves into the rationale, components of, and responses to accusations of judicial activism at the European Court of Justice. Detailed chapters from academics, practitioners and stakeholders bring diverse perspectives on a range of factors Ð from access rules to institutional design and to substantive functions Ð influencing the European CourtÕs political role. Each of the contributing authors invites the reader to approach the debate on the role of the Court in terms of a constantly evolving set of interactions between the EU judiciary, the European and national political spheres, as well as a multitude of other actors vested in competing legitimacy claims. The book questions the political role of the Court as much as it stresses the opportunities Ð and corresponding responsibilities Ð that the CourtÕs case law offers to independent observers, political institutions and civil society organisations. Judicial Activism at the European Court of Justice will appeal to researchers and graduate students as well as to EU and national officials.

An Ever More Powerful Court?

An Ever More Powerful Court?
Author: Dorte Sindbjerg Martinsen
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 347
Release: 2015-10-01
Genre: Law
ISBN: 0191067709

The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has become famed - and often shamed - for its political power. In scholarly literature, this supranational court has been regarded as a 'master of integration' for its capacity to strengthen integration, sometimes against the will of member states. In the public debate, the CJEU has been severely criticized for extending EU competences at the expense of the member states. In An Ever More Powerful Court? The Political Constraints of Legal Integration in the European Union, Dorte Sindbjerg Martinsen challenges these views with her careful examination of how judicial-legislative interactions determine the scope and limits of European integration in the daily EU decision-making process. Methodologically, the book takes a step forward in the examination of judicial influence, suggesting a 'law attainment' approach as a novel method, combined with a large set of interviews with the current decision-makers of social Europe. Through a study of social policy developments from 1957 to 2014, as well as a critical analysis of three case studies - EU regulation of working time; patients' rights in cross-border healthcare; and EU posting of worker regulations - Martinsen reveals the dynamics behind legal and political integration and the CJEU's ability to foster political change for a European Union social policy.

The Court of Justice of the European Union

The Court of Justice of the European Union
Author: Mattias Derlén
Publisher:
Total Pages: 247
Release: 2018
Genre: Courts
ISBN: 9781509919116

The court of justice then, now and tomorrow / Anthony Arnull -- Preliminary rulings to the CJEU and the Swedish Judiciary ? Current developments / Ulf Bernitz -- A dynamic analysis of judicial behaviour: the auto-correct function of constitutional pluralism / Ana Bob¡c -- Pre-ratification judicial review of international agreements to be concluded by the European Union / Graham Butler -- Serving two masters: CJEU case law in Swedish first instance courts and national courts of precedence as gatekeepers / Mattias Derlén and Johan Lindholm -- The role of the court in limiting national policy-making? Requiring safeguards against the arbitrary use of discretion / Angelica Ericsson -- Institutional balance as constitutional dialogue: a Republican paradigm for the EU / Desmond Johnson -- House of Cards in Luxemburg? A brief defence of the strategic model of judicial politics in the context of the European Union / Olof Larsson and Daniel Naurin -- Referring court influence in the preliminary ruling procedure: the Swedish example / Anna Wallerman -- Citizen control through judicial review / Anna Wetter Ryde -- The Scandinavians ? The foot-dragging supporters of European law? / Marlene Wind -- On specialisation of chambers at the General Court -- Ulf Berg, Mohamed Ali and Pauline sabouret

The EU Treaties and Charter of Fundamental Rights: A Commentary

The EU Treaties and Charter of Fundamental Rights: A Commentary
Author:
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 3034
Release: 2024-08-07
Genre: Law
ISBN: 0198877188

The second edition of The EU Treaties and the Charter of Fundamental Rights: A Commentary provides an article-by-article summary of the TEU, the TFEU, and the Charter of Fundamental Rights, to reflect the latest developments in the law since publication of the first edition in 2019. It offers a quick reference to the provisions of the treaties, how they are interpreted and applied in practice, and to the most important legal instruments enacted on their basis. The fully-updated Commentary considers key developments in all areas of EU law, including the debates and requirements around the Rule of Law, legal decisions in relation to the Covid-19 pandemic, climate change measures such as the European Green Deal, as well as recent changes to the Common Agricultural Policy. It also includes significant court rulings on freedom, security and justice, migration and asylum, as well as issues relating to freedom of movement and Brexit. The new edition outlines the Digital Markets Act, a major piece of legislation adopted in 2022 and contains significant updates on EU competition law in the light of new Regulations and Guidelines. Written by a team of contributors drawn from the Legal Service of the European Commission and from academia, the Commentary offers expert guidance to practitioners and academics seeking fast access to the Treaties, secondary law, and current practice. The Commentary follows a set structure, offering a short overview of the Article, the Article text itself, a key references list including essential case law and legislation, followed by a structured commentary on the Article. The editors and contributors combine experience in practice with a strong academic background and have published widely on a variety of EU law subjects.

The Institutions of the European Union

The Institutions of the European Union
Author: Dermot Hodson
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 497
Release: 2017
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 0198737416

This book is the key text for anyone wishing to understand the functions, powers, and composition of the EU's institutions. From the Council of Ministers to the European Central Bank, all of the most important organizations are analysed and explained by international experts, providing students with everything they need to know.

Legitimacy and International Courts

Legitimacy and International Courts
Author: Nienke Grossman
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 397
Release: 2018-02-22
Genre: Law
ISBN: 1108540228

One of the most noted developments in international law over the past twenty years is the proliferation of international courts and tribunals. They decide who has the right to exploit natural resources, define the scope of human rights, delimit international boundaries and determine when the use of force is prohibited. As the number and influence of international courts grow, so too do challenges to their legitimacy. This volume provides new interdisciplinary insights into international courts' legitimacy: what drives and undermines the legitimacy of these bodies? How do drivers change depending on the court concerned? What is the link between legitimacy, democracy, effectiveness and justice? Top international experts analyse legitimacy for specific international courts, as well as the links between legitimacy and cross-cutting themes. Failure to understand and respond to legitimacy concerns can endanger both the courts and the law they interpret and apply.