Juxtaposing perspectives, this insightful book brings together the various dimensions of the relationship between EU law and international law. As the multifaceted interplay between these two legal orders has become increasingly complex with expanding EU policy areas and the development of the EU as a global (normative) actor, this book offers a timely and state-of-the-art contribution to this important field of study.

Adopting perspectives from both inside and outside the EU, chapters use international law as a starting point to see how it plays out in the context of EU law as well as vice versa. This work not only reveals the differences between these two legal orders, but also highlights that the EU (and its legal system) is not isolated from international law and follows these rules in its external relations. Wearing the lenses of both international and EU law, it considers the EU and its legal order from an international community viewpoint and assesses the reception and role of EU law in international law.

Interactions Between EU Law and International Law presents a unique academic appraisal of the multi-layered interconnections between EU law and international law and provides an invaluable resource for scholars and students of public international law, EU law, international politics and European politics and policy. Its nuanced insights and accessible style will also benefit legal practitioners, policymakers, diplomats and legal advisors dealing with the EU and its Member States - both within the EU and beyond.

About the Author
Tamas Molnar, Legal Research Officer, European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights and Lecturer, Corvinus University of Budapest, Hungary and Ramses A Wessel, Professor of European Law, Head of the Department of European and Economic Law, University of Groningen, the Netherlands

Reviews
'Finally there is a book that brings together international law and EU law perspectives to the European Union's position in, and interactions with, the international legal order. While this subject will never be totally exhausted, the authors should be congratulated for their thorough and richly documented analyses. Truly a long-awaited book!' -- Jan Wouters, KU Leuven, Belgium
'The book offers a comprehensive, nuanced analysis of the complex, and at times conflictual, interactions between EU and international law, expertly bridging disciplinary silos. The authors argue persuasively that these interactions are interconnected, leading to both the internationalisation of EU law and the shaping of international law by the EU. A must-read for EU and international lawyers alike, as well as for anyone seeking to understand the EU when interacting with it from "the outside".' -- Katja S. Ziegler, University of Leicester, UK
'As EU law and international law scholarship continues to drift apart, this book shows us how dialogue between the disciplines can enrich our understanding of both. Synthesising perspectives, and bolstered by insightful case studies, the authors provide a thorough and nuanced exploration of the intricate interplay between these two legal orders.' -- Jed Odermatt, City, University of London, UK



Book Information
ISBN 9781800888753
Author Tamas Molnar
Format Hardback
Page Count 328
Imprint Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
Publisher Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd