This chapter describes the nature of EU law as well as the ways in which several unique characteristics of EU law were vital for effective EU integration. This supports a comparative analysis of... Show moreThis chapter describes the nature of EU law as well as the ways in which several unique characteristics of EU law were vital for effective EU integration. This supports a comparative analysis of EAC law, and discusses the question if other forms of regional integration need similar doctrines to be effective. Show less
This chapter discusses the external dimension of the EU, including its gradual evolution over time and the legal doctrinese developed by the CJEU to gradually develop a more extensive external... Show moreThis chapter discusses the external dimension of the EU, including its gradual evolution over time and the legal doctrinese developed by the CJEU to gradually develop a more extensive external competence Show less
This chapter discusses the gradual development of general principles in EU law, including fundamental rights, and the central role they played in the evolution of EU law. This provides a basis for... Show moreThis chapter discusses the gradual development of general principles in EU law, including fundamental rights, and the central role they played in the evolution of EU law. This provides a basis for the discussion of possible future evolutions of general principles in EAC law. Show less