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Međunarodno pravo kao izvor prava Evropske unije
International Law as a Source of the European Union Law

Author(s): Vladimir Medović
Subject(s): International Law, EU-Legislation
Published by: Institut za uporedno pravo
Keywords: European Communities; international law; three columns; European Union;

Summary/Abstract: This paper deals with European Union structure which is very complex and has implications on the position and effects of the international law rules within the scope of three European Union columns. European Union is a specific entity, unique in the international law. European Communities derive from the international law. They were established by the international treaties negotiated in accordance to the international law rules. Nevertheless, during their existence, the European Communities built their own legal system which is independent from the international law. In contrast to the European Communities, which built uniform legal system with supranational characteristics, the other two European Union columns: Common Foreign and Security Policy and Police and Judicial Cooperation in Criminal Matters, are still limited to the intergovernmental cooperation.

  • Issue Year: 2008
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 29-44
  • Page Count: 16
  • Language: Serbian