Author Description
An accessible and comprehensive resource, EU Environmental Law and Policy explains the structure and logic of EU environmental law and enables readers to quickly gain a thorough understanding of the different areas of EU secondary law pertaining to the protection of the environment. This volume explores the institutional, constitutional, and historical premises for the adoption and application of substantive EU environmental law and further expounds upon the dynamics between EU Member States and the EU. The book additionally provides an introduction to the specific subject areas of EU environmental law through thematic chapters that analyse important topics such as climate and energy, water, and biological diversity. Each area is explained in detail, including a discussion of the specific features that characterize each area and an overview of the main legal acts and case law relevant to the particular area.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This book investigates the structural framework, constitutional foundations, and substantive application of environmental law within the European Union. Authors David Langlet and Said Mahmoudi leverage their expertise in legal scholarship to synthesize the complex interplay between EU institutions and Member States. By examining historical precedents and current secondary legislation, the text provides a systematic analysis of how environmental policy is formulated and enforced across the union.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Constitutional and institutional foundations of EU environmental governance
- Analysis of secondary law pertaining to climate, energy, water, and biodiversity
- Overview of relevant legal acts and significant case law
Scope Limits
- Does not provide exhaustive commentary on every individual national implementation strategy
- Focuses primarily on EU-level legal structures rather than global environmental treaties outside the EU jurisdiction
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Legal scholars and practitioners frequently cite this work as a reliable, accessible introduction to the complexities of the EU environmental legal system. Experts highlight the book's utility in bridging the gap between high-level constitutional theory and specific, thematic policy areas.
Page Count:
428
Publication Date:
2016-01-01
ISBN-10:
0191068683
ISBN-13:
9780191068683
Politics
European Union
Law
Policy
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