The Substantive Law of the EU The Four Freedoms 2/e

Description Provides detailed coverage of the substantive aspects of European law, with particular focus on the free movement of goods, persons, services, and capital, making it ideal for students and courses concentrating on these aspects of the law Includes diagrams and flowcharts to visually represent the structure and workings of the EU, enabling readers to gain a clear understanding of these complexities Incorporates case studies to illustrate and develop central issues, enabling students to see how general principles apply to more specialist areas and ensuring the book will last for the duration of their studies and beyond Online Resource Centre contains updates and annotated web links to help readers keep up-to-date with all developments in the law New to this edition Incorporates discussion of The Citizens' Rights Directive 2004/38 Includes new flow charts detailing the Citizens Rights Directive and a new case study on the rules concerning the origin of goods Supported by an Online Resource Centre containing web links and updates This book focuses on the substantive law of the EU with regard to the free movement of goods, persons, services, and capital. An introductory chapter outlines the background to EU law in this sphere; the role of free trade theory, the development of economic integration until the present day, and the fundamental principles underpinning this development. The following sections then provide a detailed examination of the major categories - goods, persons, services and capital - and a concluding section deals with the legal issues raised by the ongoing process of harmonisation within the single market. The author makes judicious use of case studies to illustrate and develop central issues, diagrams and flowcharts to clarify the more complex areas of this sphere of EU law.