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The CJEU is the busiest court in the world. This ground-breaking new textbook looks into why this is, examining in detail the interactions between European Union and national institutions, instruments, laws and concepts that make up this unique legal order. Designed for use by anyone studying EU law at undergraduate or postgraduate level, this text will ensure you: - Understand, and enjoy learning about, all core constitutional and substantive principles that underpin the European legal order - Have a thorough understanding of key case-law and legislation through detailed doctrinal analysis and extensive quotations from Treaties and secondary legislation - Can identify the political and economic influences that created the EU as we know it today, and which continue to shape its future direction - Appreciate the real world context in which the legal principles operate and can identify examples of how EU laws impact on what we do on a daily basis - Are supported in your study, with a range of features to help you to reflect upon, analyse and apply the legal principles discussed. "Solanke offers an up-to-date and accessible analysis of undergraduate EU law. Her book is a little gem providing an informed introduction to a traditionally 'difficult' subject, often overwhelmed by technical jargon, through current case studies and real-life examples." Dr Theodore Konstadinides, University of Surrey "Written by a well-established scholar in European Law, EU Law is an ideal textbook for students. It provides a clear and insightful understanding of the legal framework, is intellectually sophisticated in its legal analysis, yet it remains clear and accessible for students." Dr Samantha Velluti, University of Lincoln 'Written in a highly accessible and readable style, without becoming simplistic, Solanke's book provides for an important