The Substantive Law of the EU

Sixth Edition

Catherine Barnard

Provides detailed coverage of the four freedoms and explains the central importance of these principles to the development of EU law and the future of the Union
Offers critical analysis and insightful commentary on some of the key debates which surround and shape EU law and sets key principles within their political and social context
Written by an expert in the field with extensive teaching and writing experience, Catherine Barnard has an exceptionally clear and engaging writing style and provides thorough discussion without overwhelming the reader
Makes use of diagrams and flowcharts to help explain complex ideas and processes
Includes end of chapter reading lists and full references throughout to support further research and assessment preparation

New to this Edition:

The chapter on 'Regulating the internal market' will include more discussion of harmonization, positive integration, and regulation
New content on the digital single market

The Substantive Law of the EU

Sixth Edition

Catherine Barnard

Description

The leading textbook on the four freedoms, popular with students and academics alike.

This authoritative text offers a unique balance of comprehensive, detailed coverage in a concise and readable style, providing a critical and thorough analysis of the key principles of the substantive law of the EU.

An introductory chapter provides valuable context on the governance of the internal market, its evolution, and the theories behind its key principles. Each of the freedoms is then dealt with in turn, covering goods, persons, services, and capital, before moving on to discuss harmonization, the regulation of the internal market, and its future. Additional useful detail is captured in footnotes, while directed further reading lists provide support for independent study and research.

This thorough coverage is fully supported by engaging case studies throughout the book which place the law in context, helping you to understand the complexities of the subject and exploring the practical implications of EU law. Diagrams, flowcharts, and tables offer further detail and illustrate key ideas and processes in an easily accessible format, while chapter overviews, chapter content lists, and a clear structure ensure readers remain on track and can find information quickly.

Online resources
The book is accompanied by online resources which include:
-an online chapter on the common commercial policy
-useful weblinks and further reading advice
-a searchable table of equivalences for quick reference to article numbering changes

For lecturers: downloadable versions of the figures from the book are also available for use in lectures and handouts.

The Substantive Law of the EU

Sixth Edition

Catherine Barnard

Part I: Introduction
1. Introduction to the issues
Part II: Free Movement of Goods
2. Fiscal measures: Customs duties and internal taxation
3. Non-fiscal measures: Quantitative restrictions and measures having equivalent effect
4. Article 34 TFEU and certain selling arrangements
5. Derogations and justifications
Part III: Free Movement of Persons and Services
6. Introduction to the free movement of persons
7. Union citizenship
8. Workers and natural persons
9. Services
10. The migration of legal persons
11. Derogations, limitations, conditions, and justifications
12. Third-country nationals and the EU
Part IV: Free Movement of Capital
13. Free movement of capital and economic and monetary union
Part V: Completing the Single Market
14. Regulating the internal market

The Substantive Law of the EU

Sixth Edition

Catherine Barnard

Author Information

Catherine Barnard, Professor of European Union Law and Jean Monnet Chair of EU Law, University of Cambridge and Senior Tutor of Trinity College, Cambridge