The European Union and Customary International Law

The book explores the relationship between the European Union and customary international law, discussing the EU's obligation, contribution to international custom, and reliance on customary rules by various stakeholders. It provides a systematic account of the relevance of customary international law for the EU's external relations and internal functioning.

Format: Hardback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 03 November 2022
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

The book brings together a diverse group of scholars with expertise in both public international law and EU law to explore various aspects of the interplay between the European Union and customary international law. Taking into account the distinct approaches of international law and EU law, while also delving into the gap between them, individual chapters address intricate questions such as whether and under what circumstances the European Union is bound by customary international law as a matter of international law and EU law. Furthermore, the book examines how the European Union contributes to the formation of international custom and how different stakeholders, including the Court of Justice of the European Union, the EU's political organs, and EU citizens, rely on customary rules. By providing a comprehensive and systematic account of the relevance of customary international law for the external relations and internal functioning of the European Union, which is undoubtedly one of the most remarkable regional international organizations of our time, the book offers valuable insights into this complex and evolving field.

Weight: 670g
Dimension: 158 x 237 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781108832977