Trade, Foreign Policy and Defence in EU Constitutional Law: The Legal Regulation of Sanctions, Exports of Dual-use Goods and Armaments

by Panos Koutrakos

Overview

This book examines how the increasing interdependence between trade and foreign policy can be managed within the legal framework of the European Union. In the context of the legally distinct characteristics of the European Community and the Common Foreign and Security Policy,it analyses the problems underpinning the regulation of three areas: sanctions against third countries, armaments, and exports of dual-use goods. The focus is on whether the constitutional order of the European Union may address these problems while performing a variety of functions: ensuring the consistency and coherence of its external relations, preserving the acquis communautaire and respecting the right of the Member States to conduct their foreign policy as fully sovereign subjects of international law. The book concludes that the interactions between trade and foreign policy may be regulated in a legally sensible and realistic way within the current structure of the European Union.

The recent developments regarding the defense and security identity of the European Union and the debate over the nature of an enlarged Union make this book all the more topical.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781841131665
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	03/01/2001
Pages:	288
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.69(d)

About the Author

Panos Koutrakos is Professor of European Law at the University of Bristol.

Editorial Reviews

…the book is impressive in its research on the 'zone of twilight' between trade, foreign policy and defence. It is both well-written and clearly structured and makes use of the relevant England and French literature published on this subject.” —Yearbook of European Law

“The clarity of the descriptions of the subject areas...and the depth of analysis of the constitutional implications of legal regulation within the interrelated areas of EU trade and foreign and security policy make it a valuable tool and a necessary read for anyone interested in such issues.” —The Cambridge Law Jourbanal

“...solid account examining the European Court of Justice...fine example of the new EC scholarship that ought to be read by those interested in comparative legal studies or in the politics of Europe.” —The Law and Politics Book Review

“Dr Koutrakos provides a convincing discussion of a crucial constitutional problem: the interaction between the first and second pillars of the EU. The discussion is based on a thorough and detailed analysis of the specific fields of law involved. His proposed solutions are equally convincing.
The strength of the book is the fact that the legal analysis is put into its historical, economic and political context, facilitating the reader's understanding of the constitutional problems involved.
As far as sanctions and dual-use goods are concerned, the book represents the most comprehensive analysis published in English so far. As the subject-matter is of increasing importance, Dr Koutrakos' analysis is welcomed as a timely contribution to the constitutional debate, filling a gap in the library of every European lawyer.” —European Public Law

From the Publisher

Based on the author's doctoral thesis (U. of Birmingham, UK), the study looks at how the increasing interdependence between trade and foreign policy can be managed within the legal framework of the European Union. It analyzes problems underpinning the regulation of three areas: sanctions against third countries, arms sales, and exports of dual-use goods. The focus is on whether the constitutional order of the EU can address these problems while also ensuring consistency and coherence for its external relations and respecting the rights of member states. Distributed by ISBS. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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