Readership: Academics and scholars of EU law and EU politics, comparative law and public international law. The book will also be of interest to anyone with an interest in international institutional law.
Eileen Denza, Professor, University College, London
"... provides an analytical examination of the combination of public international law methods and Community methods at work in Europe ... will interest scholars, students and practitioners engaged in international law and the future development of the European Union." - KnowEurope
Introduction: The Pillars of the Temple 1: Two Legal Orders: Distinguishing Features of the Intergovernmental Pillars 2: Evolution of European Political Cooperation and Formation of the Second Pillar 3: Evolution of Cooperation in Justice and Home Affairs and Formation of the Third Pillar 4: CFSP Achievements and Weaknesses 5: The Second Pillar under the Treaty of Amsterdam 6: Achievements and Weaknesses of Justice and Home Affairs Cooperation 7: The Residual Third Pillar under the Treaty of Amsterdam 8: Cross-Pillar Action: The Struggle for Consistency 9: Judicial Control of the Pillars 10: Parliamentary Control of the Pillars 11: Security and Defence Policy