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In 1992, the EU established the Common European Asylum System, which is based on five central directives one of which is the Dublin regulation. The debate about a possible Dublin IV regulation started a long time ago, but the discrepancies among the member states' interests are huge and it is hard to find a compromise. In fact, since the third and last update in 2013, there have not been any further changes. However, all parties agree that there is a need of reform and that the current system is unfair and inefficient. This paper wants to highlight future possible scenarios. The Commission presented a proposal in 2016 to reform the whole CEAS, which included a proposal for Dublin IV. The European Parliament had already adopted a position on the proposal of 2016, while the Council did not. The first part of the paper is dedicated to the current situation and to the reasons why the Regulation needs reform. The second section analyses the Proposal submitted by the Commission in 2016, and the related problems and reasons why this Proposal has not been agreed upon. Before reaching the conclusion, the third section explores possible alternatives of the Regulation's future. It is difficult to say what will happen; theseare all hypothetical scenarios. However, it is fundamental to deeply analyse the suggestions proposed so far with regard to an eventual reform of the current regulation. ; peer-reviewed

This examination of the European Union and efforts to combat violence against women provides an empirical feminist analysis of the transnational strategies and processes that connect global and grassroots advocacy efforts. It looks beyond policy rhetoric to examine the extent to which this important human rights issue is being addressed.

This volume examines case studies on EU countries' policy to combat climate change, examining the constraints of and opportunities for the implementation of climate change strategies in these countries. The introductory section provides an overview of the climate change problem and its potential effects, examining the roles of different greenhouse gases, the main emission sources, the likely consequences of climate change and the scope for abatement and adapation. The second part consists of six detailed case studies on diverse national strategies. The book concludes with a comparative analysi.

What has been the impact of the EU on UK central government? This book explores the?Europeanisation? of the work of civil servants and ministers and how they engage with the EU. Drawing on fresh empirical evidence, the volume offers the first comprehensive analysis of the spreading impact of European integration across government. The study is placed in the context of political divisions over the EU but outlines the often neglected way in which the EU has transformed the business of government. It charts the process from the Macmillan government?s 1961 application to join the European Communi

Cover -- Part I: Protected Values -- Principles and values in the European Union -- Reflections on What the Rule of Law Means and its Significance at EU Level -- From the uncertain to the implicit (passing by the problematic). Reflections on the reference to the rule of law and on its protection in the Treaty on European Union -- Fundamental rights, EU membership and Art. 7 TEU -- Democracy - A Value common to the Member States of the European Union -- Part II: Liability of Member States -- The nature and requirements for liability of a Member State under Article 7 TEU -- Comparative study on enforcing common values against subnational units, member states in federations and other international organizations. De societatis et de civitatis -- Causation as a requirement for the Member State liability under Art. 7 TEU in conjunction with Art. 2 TEU -- Wrongfulness and Fault as Requirements of the "European Delict" under Art. 7 TEU? -- Balancing Values and Interests in the Art. 7 TEU Procedure -- Rule of Law: European Commission v. Poland -- Part III: Enforcement -- Beyond Voting Rights Suspension. Tailored Sanctions as Democracy Catalyst under Article 7 TEU -- Constitutional remedies of persons facing consequences of the Council decision on suspension of certain Member State´s rights -- Right and duty to pursue the "wrongdoer" and a possible abuse of Art 7 TEU

European Public Procurement Law combines the full text of the new Public Sector Procurement Directive 2014/24/EU with excerpts from 145 relevant judgments rendered by the Court of Justice of the European Union during the period 1982-2014. Constant De Koninck, Thierry Ronse and William Timmermans provide commentary on the impact of the Public Sector Procurement Directive 2014/24/EU and analysis of the case law. An insightful overview of the key changes introduced by the Directive is also included. This new edition connects the reader with the relevant CJEU case law, which has been instrumental in interpreting the public procurement legal framework. It is intended for legal practitioners and has a clear practical use for officials who have to ensure that contracts are awarded in an open, fair and transparent manner, allowing domestic and nondomestic firms to compete for business on an equal basis, all this within the EU legal framework and in compliance with the new Public Sector Procurement Directive 2014/24/EU

In an incisive and lively discussion International Relations of the EU examines both the economic and security dimensions of European Union external relations. The book adopts an innovative approach that combines International Relations with International Political Economy. Set against a backdrop of EU enlargement and disarray over military intervention in Iraq, International Relations of the EU is a timely contribution to our understanding of the Eu''s role as an international actor. The text is suitable for advanced undergraduate courses in Politics and International Relations.