European Union Law

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The Core Text Series offers a reliable guide for law students at all levels, presenting clear and concise explanations of intellectual challenges within the law. This text provides a systematic overview of European institutions and covers key substantive law topics, making it ideal for undergraduate and GDL EU law courses. Fully updated after the Lisbon Treaty, it addresses significant issues such as discrimination law and environmental policy, illustrating the EU's evolution beyond purely economic activities. The book consistently delivers incisive analysis of the governing themes and principles of EU law, complemented by chapter summaries, questions, further reading, and web links to enhance understanding. Accompanying this text is an innovative Online Resource Center featuring annual updates on legal developments, links to essential websites for research and reading, video clips from commission archives for context and insight into the EU's evolution, an interactive map with information on member states, and an animated timeline highlighting key stages in EU legal history. This comprehensive approach ensures that readers are well-equipped to navigate the complexities of EU law.