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The Legal Effects of EU Soft Law: Theory, Language and Sectoral Insights

The Legal Effects of EU Soft Law: Theory, Language and Sectoral Insights

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This book evaluates the legal effects of soft law, its foundations, and how it behaves in innovative areas of EU law. It combines theory, language, and sectoral insights to shed new light on the three core areas of soft law through case studies. It provides a legal and argumentative toolkit to evaluate and improve the persuasiveness of EU soft laws.

Format: Hardback
Length: 268 pages
Publication date: 18 July 2023
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd


This comprehensive book delves into the intricate realm of soft law, exploring its legal implications, foundations, and operational dynamics within the EU's legal framework. Through a blend of theoretical analysis, practical language, and sectoral insights, it offers a thorough examination of the three central domains of soft law.

The book commences by delving into the core concepts and scope of EU soft laws, examining their legal effects from both a theoretical and doctrinal standpoint. Chapters delve into the critical role, contributions, and overall legal effectiveness of the language employed by EU authorities when crafting soft law instruments. This analytical approach provides valuable insights into the persuasive power and impact of soft law in shaping EU policies and regulations.

To further enhance the understanding of soft law's legal effects, the book adopts a ground-up approach, focusing on three key areas of EU legislation: financial supervision, technical standardization, and telecommunications law. Each chapter provides a detailed examination of the legal implications and challenges associated with soft law in these specific domains. By examining these case studies, the book sheds new light on the ways in which soft law influences the legal landscape of the EU and contributes to the development of innovative legal solutions.

In addition to its analytical content, the book offers a valuable legal and argumentative toolkit for evaluating and improving the persuasiveness of EU soft laws. It provides scholars, practitioners, and policy-makers with a comprehensive understanding of the theoretical foundations, practical applications, and challenges associated with soft law. This title serves as a valuable resource for those with specializations in European law, constitutional and administrative law, regulation and governance, and anyone interested in advancing their knowledge and understanding of this evolving field.


Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781802208900

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