Legal Dynamics of EU External Relations

Abstract

Accumulated experiences in teaching have, moreover, prompted a slight repositioning of this volume, and a measured modification of its outward appear- ance. With the kind support of the publisher, it is now consciously styled and marketed as an academic textbook rather than a scholarly monograph (a conversion that has helped to slightly bring down its price tag, too). Content-wise, the changes will be equally noticeable in the inclusion of chapter overviews, clarifying boxes and supplementary examples. A careful combing through of the previous manu- script has sought to ensure that the accessibility of the discussions and analyses is not compromised, but instead further enhanced where possible. The temptation to expand the number of chapters was actively resisted. While seemingly justifiable for some domains in light of their topicality (e.g., the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice), the focus continues to lie on what is arguably the ‘general part’ of this sub-domain of EU institutional law. As before, the intention is to offer an advanced introduction; in this regard Goethe’s famous line, in der Beschr€ ankung zeigt sich erst der Meister, nails it perfectly. Once the fundamentals are mastered, proficient readers should be able to explore and establish for them- selves how the main rules and principles (may be expected to) apply in specific or adjacent fields.