May 2016 | European Papers

Le misure restrittive dell’Unione europea per sviamento di fondi pubblici alla luce della sentenza Azarov

Insight
Sara Poli
Abstract: This Insight concerns a special category of EU restrictive measures: those freezing funds and economic resources of former members of the political leadership (and/or their families) of countries falling within the European Neighbourhood Policy. These measures are addressed to persons responsible for the misappropriation of state...

European Papers, 09.05.2016 | Posted in
The International Dimension of European Integration, The external action of the European Union
La ‘tragedia’ delle frontiere europee

Insight
Francesca Ippolito
Abstract: International press titled: “Schengen, one of the pillars of the EU, is dead”. The European Commission establish a roadmap to “come back to Schengen”. Between national concerns about the arrival of thousands of migrants, and national fear of being left alone in managing the crisis, this Insight aims to provide an analysis of the crisis and...

European Papers, 09.05.2016 | Posted in
EU Policies and the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice, Visas, asylum and immigration
Unravelling Celaj

Insight
Emanuela Pistoia
Abstract: In the judgment of 1 October 2015 on case C-290/14, Celaj, the Court of Justice ruled that Directive 2008/115/EC, known as the Return Directive, in principle does not preclude legislation of a Member State which provides for the imposition of a prison sentence to migrants illegally staying as a result of their illegal re-entry...

European Papers, 04.05.2016 | Posted in
EU Policies and the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice, Visas, asylum and immigration
Swimming in a Sea of Courts: The EU’s Representation Before International Tribunals

Insight
Soledad R. Sánchez-Tabernero
Abstract: The judgment in case C-73/14, Council v. Commission, forms part of the saga of inter-institutional disputes arising after the entry into force of the Treaty of Lisbon in the context of EU external representation. The Court in this case, in line with Advocate General Sharpston, excludes the applicability of Art. 218, para. 9, TFEU...

European Papers, 04.05.2016 | Posted in
The International Dimension of European Integration, The external action of the European Union
Early Notes on the 9 December 2015 European Commission’s Proposals on Certain Aspects Concerning Contracts for the Online and Other Distance Sales of Goods; and on Certain Aspects Concerning Contracts for the Supply of Digital Content

Insight
José María Gómez-Riesco Tabernero de Paz
Abstract: In the context of a determined commitment with the EU consumer protection law, on last 9 December 2015, the Commission has issued a proposal on certain aspects concerning contracts for the online and other distance sales of goods and a proposal on certain aspects concerning contracts for the supply of digital content. Both instruments are...

European Papers, 04.05.2016 | Posted in
Internal Market - Freedoms of Movement and Competition Law, Internal market - Economic freedoms of movement
A New Settlement for the United Kingdom in the European Union: A New Challenge to EU Citizens’ Social Benefits and Freedom of Movement?

Insight
Rossella Pulvirenti
Abstract: On 18 and 19 February 2016, the Heads of State or Government of the 28 Member States of the European Union met within the European Council in Brussels and agreed on a New Settlement of the United Kingdom within the EU. This Insight only focuses on social benefits and freedom of movement. It provides an account of the modifications...

European Papers, 04.05.2016 | Posted in
Internal Market - Freedoms of Movement and Competition Law, Internal market - Economic freedoms of movement