This book examines the interplay between global standards and the EU legal system, examining how the process of incorporating technical standards set at international level poses challenges for principles of good governance, such as accountability, participatory openness and transparency. It contributes to the ongoing debate concerning the democratic credentials of decision-making in Europe by focusing on the specific juncture where globally produced standards are used by the EU institutions for EU regulatory purposes.

Renowned experts delve into the process of incorporation of global standards into salient EU policy areas including agriculture, environment, finance, telecommunications and transport. They shed light on relevant case law and EU legislation, providing unique reflections on the interactions between global and EU governance. Chapters explore the membership and procedural rules of global standard-setting bodies and discuss the patterns of incorporation of standards produced by diverse global regulators. They also present critical insights into horizontal issues, focussing on the role of agencies as in-betweeners, the role of the Court of Justice of the EU, and the bottom-up approach to standardisation via EU member states.

Global Standards and EU Law is designed for students and academics in European law and governance. The focus on global standards makes this an essential read for policymakers and practitioners in EU and US administrative law.

About the Author
Edited by Mariolina Eliantonio, Professor of European and Comparative Administrative Law and Procedure, Maastricht University, the Netherlands, Annalisa Volpato, Associate Professor of European Union Law, Universita degli Studi di Padova, Italy and Sabrina Roettger-Wirtz, formerly Assistant Professor of EU law, Maastricht University, the Netherlands, now Executive Assistant to the Chair of the Board of Directors, Forschungszentrum Julich, Germany

Reviews
'In a rapidly shifting geopolitical landscape where regulatory cooperation is no longer led by traditional actors, this book illuminates the underexplored yet increasingly critical role of global technical standards in EU law. Through a rich collection of sectoral and horizontal chapters, the volume incisively dissects the tensions between regulatory efficiency and democratic legitimacy. This is a significant contribution to the study of EU law and transnational regulatory governance and a resource for scholars, policymakers and practitioners seeking to understand the intersection(s) of law, governance, and global power shifts.' -- Marta Cantero Gamito, European University Institute, Italy and University of Tartu, Estonia
'This important new volume brings together the latest contemporary thinking on the global development and governance of standards. Its scope is far-reaching - from agriculture and the environment to financial markets and the Internet - tying together these diverse fields with the common vocabulary of European administrative law. As such, it should become an indispensable tool for any researchers interested in the landscape of standardization in Europe and beyond.' -- Jorge L. Contreras, University of Utah, USA



Book Information
ISBN 9781802202267
Author Mariolina Eliantonio
Format Hardback
Page Count 272
Imprint Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
Publisher Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd