The Lisbon Treaty and Social Europe
The Lisbon Treaty and Social Europe

Author: Niklas Bruun

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2012-05-08

Total Pages: 348

ISBN-13: 1847319408

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On 1 December 2009 the Treaty of Lisbon entered into force. Although often described as primarily technical, it significantly amended the Treaty on the European Union (TEU) and the old EC Treaty (now the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, TFEU). The authors' aim in this book is to explore what the Treaty means for social law and social policy at the European level. The first part of the book on the general framework looks - at a time of financial crisis - for new foundations for Europe's Social market economy, questions the balance between fundamental social rights and economic freedoms, analyses the role of the now binding Charter of Fundamental Rights, maps the potential impact of the horizontal clauses on social policy and addresses the possibilities for social partners to enlarge their role in labour law and industrial relations. The second part, on the social framework of the Treaty, focuses on the development of the Union's competences. In it the authors evaluate the consequences of the new general framework on social competences, analyse the evolution of the principle of subsidiarity and its impact in the new Treaty, look at the coordination of economic policies in the light of fundamental rights, and analyse the adoption in the Treaty of a new architecture for services of general interest.

The EU's Lisbon Treaty
The EU's Lisbon Treaty

Author: Finn Laursen

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2016-03-03

Total Pages: 329

ISBN-13: 1317032624

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The Lisbon Treaty, which came into force in December 2009, aims to make the European Union both more efficient and legitimate. Two new important posts were created; an elected President of the European Council and a High Representative (HR) of the Union for Foreign and Security Policy who will also be a Vice-President of the Commission. Leading international scholars have been gathered together to examine the institutional choices and innovations of the Lisbon Treaty and discuss the likely effects of these changes. Will the changes meet the declared goals of a more efficient and democratic Union which will allow the EU to act internationally with greater coherence and efficiency? If institutions matter, how much do they matter? How significant is the Lisbon Treaty? What kind of leadership will be available in the post-Lisbon EU?

The Lisbon Treaty and Social Europe
The Lisbon Treaty and Social Europe

Author: Niklas Bruun

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2012-05-08

Total Pages: 348

ISBN-13: 1847319394

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On 1 December 2009 the Treaty of Lisbon entered into force. Although often described as primarily technical, it significantly amended the Treaty on the European Union (TEU) and the old EC Treaty (now the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, TFEU). The authors' aim in this book is to explore what the Treaty means for social law and social policy at the European level. The first part of the book on the general framework looks - at a time of financial crisis - for new foundations for Europe's Social market economy, questions the balance between fundamental social rights and economic freedoms, analyses the role of the now binding Charter of Fundamental Rights, maps the potential impact of the horizontal clauses on social policy and addresses the possibilities for social partners to enlarge their role in labour law and industrial relations. The second part, on the social framework of the Treaty, focuses on the development of the Union's competences. In it the authors evaluate the consequences of the new general framework on social competences, analyse the evolution of the principle of subsidiarity and its impact in the new Treaty, look at the coordination of economic policies in the light of fundamental rights, and analyse the adoption in the Treaty of a new architecture for services of general interest.

Your Guide to the Lisbon Treaty
Your Guide to the Lisbon Treaty

Author: European Commission. Directorate-General Communication

Publisher:

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 20

ISBN-13:

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After decades of war that cost millions of lives, the foundation of the EU marked the beginning of a new era where European countries solve their problems by talking, not fighting. Today, members of the EU enjoy a wealth of benefits. The existing rules, however, were designed for a much smaller EU, and an EU that did not have to face global challenges such as climate change, a global recession or international cross-border crime. The EU has the potential, and the commitment, to tackle these problems, but can only do so by improving the way it works. This is the purpose of the Lisbon Treaty. It makes the EU more democratic, efficient and transparent. It gives citizens and parliaments a bigger input into what goes on at a European level, and gives Europe a clearer, stronger voice in the world, all the while protecting national interests. This leaflet explains what the Lisbon Treaty means to you as a citizen.--Publisher's description.

The Lisbon Treaty
The Lisbon Treaty

Author: Jean-Claude Piris

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2010-06-17

Total Pages: 449

ISBN-13: 0521142342

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An in-depth, impartial and informed description of the Lisbon Treaty's legal features, in their historical and political context.

The Eu and the Proliferation of Integration Principles Under the Lisbon Treaty
The Eu and the Proliferation of Integration Principles Under the Lisbon Treaty

Author: Francesca Ippolito

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2020-06-30

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780367585105

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The entry into force of the Lisbon Treaty brought about a proliferation of "integration principles". This book addresses the implications of the proliferation of sectorial integration principles and the introduction of a universal requirement of policy consistency in terms of the division of competences between the Union and the Member States.

The EU's Lisbon Strategy
The EU's Lisbon Strategy

Author: P. Copeland

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2012-10-23

Total Pages: 300

ISBN-13: 1137272163

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How successful was the EU's Lisbon Strategy? This volume provides the first comprehensive assessment of the Strategy and reflects on its key developments during its 10-year cycle. The volume contains both theoretical and empirical contributions by some of the leading scholars of EU studies across the social sciences.

The EU and the Proliferation of Integration Principles under the Lisbon Treaty
The EU and the Proliferation of Integration Principles under the Lisbon Treaty

Author: Francesca Ippolito

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2018-09-27

Total Pages: 328

ISBN-13: 1351839373

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The entry into force of the Lisbon Treaty has brought about a proliferation of “integration principles”. In addition to the environmental integration principle, which has been part of the EU legal framework for some time, the Lisbon Treaty introduced the principles of gender equality integration, social policy integration, non-discrimination integration, consumer protection integration as well as animal welfare integration. Furthermore, a general principle of integration policy objectives is contained in Article 7 TFEU, requiring that the Union must ensure consistency between its policies and activities, taking all relevant policy requirements listed under the TFEU into account in the adoption of any legislative measure. These integration principles must be pursued, or at least taken into account, when decisions are being taken in almost any area of EU policy-making. However, there is considerable uncertainty regarding the normative implications of the various integration principles as well as their legal value and practical relevance for EU policymaking. This book addresses the implications of the proliferation of sectorial integration principles and the introduction of a universal requirement of policy consistency in terms of the division of competences between the Union and the Member States as well as the scope for judicial review of the EU legislative process. In particular, it explores whether the introduction of various integration principles has led to an extension of Union competences and whether it has limited the scope for judicial review by extending the discretionary power of the Union institutions.