The uses of law in EU foreign policy

Abstract

By adopting an interdisciplinary approach and combining insights from legal scholars and political scientists, this panel explores how law is used in the context of EU foreign policy – i.e., those policies of EU external action ranging from trade to security and defence - and with what effects. Papers in this panel discuss different facets of law, ranging from EU primary and secondary law to general principles of EU law, international agreements between the EU and third countries, as well as international law where relevant. They analyse how different types of actors (third countries, interest groups, civil society actors and individuals) - both domestically and in third countries - rely on law in different ways (from invoking norms to using litigation) with a view to influencing EU foreign policy. Through its different contributions, the panel aims to contribute to the broader debate on the evolution and changes in EU foreign policy from both legal and political science perspectives.

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