The WTO and the New Generation EU FTA Dispute Settlement Mechanisms: Interacting in a Fragmented and Changing International Trade Law Regime

This book explores the interactions between the new generation EU FTA and the WTO dispute settlement mechanisms, considering both positive and negative interactions, and the challenges of the WTO dispute settlement crisis and the EU-backed multi-party interim appeal arbitration arrangement. It adopts an interdisciplinary approach, combining legal methodology, international relations, and political science theories, and will appeal to researchers and scholars in international trade law, EU policymakers, and researchers studying EU trade law.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 372 pages
Publication date: 11 September 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This book delves into the intricate interplay between the new generation EU FTA and the WTO dispute settlement mechanisms, adopting a novel and comprehensive approach. It investigates the potential conflicts, cooperation, and competition that arise between these mechanisms, focusing not only on the potential negative consequences of fragmentation but also on the opportunities for enhancing synergies. Unlike the existing literature, which predominantly emphasizes conflicting interactions, this book considers both positive and negative interactions equally. Moreover, the book explores the topic in the context of the recent changes and challenges to the international trade law regime. It pays particular attention to how the multilateral and bilateral mechanisms studied interact with regard to the ongoing WTO dispute settlement crisis and the EU-backed multi-party interim appeal arbitration arrangement. Thus, the book offers timely and insightful answers to pressing questions. Furthermore, it delves into the new generation EU FTA dispute settlement mechanisms, a field that has yet to receive thorough research attention. The book adopts an interdisciplinary approach, drawing from legal methodology, international relations, and political science theories, complemented by interviews. Given its broad scope, the book appeals to researchers and scholars engaged in international trade law issues. However, it also holds significance for general international law academics, as it addresses topics such as fragmentation, forum shopping, and general rules of interpretation. By analyzing and presenting proposals related to the new generation EU FTAs, the book also contributes to the work of EU policymakers and researchers studying EU trade law.

Weight: 587g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030831202
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021