The Max Planck Handbooks in European Public Law: Volume IV: Constitutional Adjudication: Common Themes and Challenges

The Max Planck Handbooks in European Public Law series provides a comprehensive analysis of the public law of the European legal space, including the EU, ECHR, and domestic public laws of European states. The fourth volume compares European constitutional jurisdiction, examining organization, appointment of judges, procedures, argumentation, interpretation, impact, legitimacy, and division of powers. It also explores the relationship with the ECJ, ECtHR, and Venice Commission and addresses the challenges faced by constitutional jurisdiction in the European judicial area.

Format: Hardback
Length: 720 pages
Publication date: 04 May 2023
Publisher: Oxford University Press

The Max Planck Handbooks in European Public Law series is a comprehensive exploration of the public law of the European legal space, encompassing the laws of the European Union, the European Convention on Human Rights, and the domestic public laws of European states. Recognizing the dynamic processes of European integration, the project aims to enhance understanding of the unique legal pluralism within the region and contribute to the legitimacy and efficiency of European public law.

The first volume of the series delves into the evolution of the state and its administration, offering valuable insights through cross-cutting contributions and specific country reports. The third volume continues this approach by examining constitutional adjudication in various European countries, providing detailed assessments of constitutional systems and practices.

In the fourth volume, the series takes a comparative perspective, examining European constitutional jurisdiction within the European legal space. It explores the organizational structures, appointment processes, procedures, methods of argumentation and interpretation, their impact on state and society, legitimacy, and their role in power division. This volume complements the country reports in Volume III by providing a broader understanding of European constitutional law.

Furthermore, the series includes an examination of the relationship between the European Court of Justice (ECJ), the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR), and the Venice Commission, shedding light on their interactions and contributions to the development of European public law.

Overall, the Max Planck Handbooks in European Public Law series is a valuable resource for scholars, practitioners, and anyone interested in understanding the complex dynamics of European public law. By providing comprehensive analyses and comparative perspectives, it contributes to the advancement of knowledge in this field and fosters a deeper understanding of the European legal landscape.

Weight: 1336g
Dimension: 251 x 176 x 44 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780192846693