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Delegation of Powers in the EU Legal System

Delegation of Powers in the EU Legal System

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The majority of EU rules are made by administrative bodies, not democratically elected institutions. This book examines the legal mechanism that grants these bodies rule-making powers and the democratic controls in place to limit and oversee their exercise. It provides an overview of the delegation of powers in the EU, focusing on the legal requirements, procedures, position in the hierarchy of norms, and judicial review. The book is valuable for academics and practitioners interested in the delegation of powers in the EU and its relationship with constitutional principles.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 274 pages
Publication date: 29 January 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd


The European Union (EU) operates through a complex system of rules and regulations, with the majority of these rules not being directly issued by democratically elected institutions but rather by administrative bodies granted rule-making powers by legislative acts. This book delves into the legal mechanism that empowers these bodies, including the European Commission, the Council, the European Central Bank (ECB), and EU agencies. It also examines the democratic controls in place to limit and oversee the exercise of these powers.

Providing a comprehensive overview of the delegation of powers, the book explores the concept of delegation and identifies commonalities among the various forms of delegation observed in the EU. It focuses on the legal requirements and limitations for delegating authority
act, the procedures for exercising such powers, the position of the acts in the hierarchy of norms, and their judicial review. By overcoming the fragmentation that characterized the development of different forms of delegation in the EU, this analysis offers a clear, structured, and coherent picture of the legal framework for the delegation of powers in the light of the constitutional principles of this legal system.

Academics and practitioners alike will find this book to be a valuable addition to the ongoing debate in legal scholarship on the delegation of powers in the EU. It provides detailed explanations on comitology and the empowerment of EU agencies, making it accessible to a wide range of readers.

Weight: 560g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032004044

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