EU Publications

The Substantive Law of the EU: The Four Freedoms (Amazon, Paperback) by EUbusiness — last modified 20 September 2007, 21:57 CET

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. Online Resource Centre * Web links * Updates

The Future of Investing in Europe's Markets after MiFID (Amazon, Hardcover) by EUbusiness — last modified 20 September 2007, 21:59 CET

The Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID) is the biggest change programme Europe's capital markets have ever attempted. It takes all the protection away from Europe's Stock Exchanges and forces investment banks, brokers and dealers to guarantee best execution. The organisational, process and technology changes demanded by the MiFID are massive. In order to understand these challenges, industry commentator Chris Skinner has gathered the views of Europe's leading figures in the MiFID community to discuss its implications. From an introduction from the European Business School and European Commission, through the views of leaders in the key constituencies of MiFID Connect and the MiFID Joint Working Group, through to organisations supporting the markets such as Reuters and SWIFT, this book provides a 360 degree perspective of the world of investing in Europe's markets after the MiFID implementation. Anyone who has anything to do with dealing, trading and investing in European equities and instruments will find this book an essential guide to the markets now and into the future. With this book as their guide, readers will understand: the key MiFID business issues; how to implement the directive; and how it will affect the markets once it comes into force.

An Introduction to Competition Law (Amazon, paperback) by EUbusiness — last modified 18 September 2007, 11:50 CET

Competition law is a subject of central importance. Reports in the press concerning the subject appear almost daily. An accessible introduction to this legal field is thus indispensable for students and practitioners alike. This book is intended to serve as a first acquaintance with competition law. It is written in particular for students who intend to study a foundation course in competition law. The current competition law in the UK consists of two main levels: EC competition law and UK competition law. In this introduction both levels are covered, along with an abbreviated introduction to the EC rules on state aids. An important function of this book is to provide an insight into the combined system of UK and EC competition law. This means that, in spite of the introductory character of the book, a large number of topics needs to be discussed. Without coverage of the basic principles of competition law, the system and its workings are impossible both to understand and explain. Therefore, for the three main subjects (the prohibition of cartels, the prohibition of the abuse of a position of dominance and the supervision of 'concentrations' (mergers and acquisitions)) extensive examples, drawn from European and UK practice, have been provided. These examples are then used in the explanation of the general principles, taking into account the changes as a result of the recent introduction of Regulation 1/2003. With this approach, the book aims to reach a broad range of readers: students, teachers in further and higher education, officials and practising lawyers who are not usually faced with competition law issues in their everyday working lives. Extra information has also been included in the footnotes, indicating references to the more specialised literature where this seemed appropriate. In this way, the authors hope to provide a clear, up-to-date introduction to this complex and fascinating area of the law, while also giving scope to the reader to develop and extend his or her knowledge of the subject still further.

Impact of EU Law on the Regulation of International Air Transportation by EUbusiness — last modified 18 September 2007, 11:38 CET

On 5 November 2002, the European Court of Justice delivered its 'open-skies' judgment, a landmark decision which may be the beginning of a new era in the regulation of international air law. The consequences of this judgment may not only affect the European Union and its Member States; this book shows how it could change the future regulation of international aviation worldwide.The first part of this book describes the difficulties arising from the fact that the competence for the regulation of air transportation in Europe is divided between the EU and the Member States. This division of power will also affect the conclusion of air-service agreements made with countries outside of Europe. In the second part of the book, the author examines a subject that was not part of the 'open-skies' judgment, but which he believes will become a problematic consequence: the distribution of air-traffic rights within the European Union.

Aspects of European Cultural Diversity (What Is Europe?) by EUbusiness — last modified 11 September 2007, 18:32 CET

The word 'Europe' is seen and heard constantly, in newspapers, on television and children are taught about it in school. But what does it really mean to us? Does it have the same meaning for everyone? How does it affect our everyday lives? Do we consider ourselves to be Europeans and what does that mean in practice? This book concentrates on aspects of European cultural diversity. The four essays included deal with language, education, the mass media and everyday culture. The issues under discussion are those that strongly influence the way in which we define our common, everyday identity. They are also issues which determine our access to opportunities of different kinds. The book is designed to enable readers to identify those factors which make them and their own environment unique and to place themselves within the context of everyday Europe.

EU Food Law: Protecting Consumers and Health in a Common Market (Modern Studies in European Law) (Hardcover) by EUbusiness — last modified 11 September 2007, 18:15 CET

This is the first comprehensive analysis of the European Union law of food regulation. It details the way in which EU law impacts upon the production and sale of food throughout the Union. It examines the legal protection accorded to the free movement of food within the EU, discussing those circumstances in which Member States may derogate from this principle, in particular where this is done to protect human health or safeguard consumer interests. Chapter four discusses and places in context the international trade law influences on EU food law. Chapter five describes EU responses to recent food safety crises - avian influenza and BSE. The book also deals with issues such as nutrition law and policy, obesity, GMOs, organic food, animal welfare and food naming and labelling. This book offers an account of the historical, political, sociological and jurisprudential context of European Union food law. The author, who is an academic and consultant in this area, translates the legal and scientific complexities of food law into a lucid and compelling narrative. The resulting work will also prove an indispensable guide to the practitioner.

Social Indicators: The EU and Social Inclusion (Hardcover) by EUbusiness — last modified 11 September 2007, 18:11 CET

The European social agenda is at a crucial stage. This book describes the Action Plans on Social Inclusion submitted to the European Union by national governments in June 2001 and investigates the indicators that can be used to assess social progress. It deals in a new way with key issues for social policy in Europe: poverty, income inequality, non-monetary deprivation, low educational attainment, unemployment, joblessness, poor health, poor housing and homelessness, functional illiteracy and innumeracy.

Data Protection: A Practical Guide to UK and EU Law (Paperback) by EUbusiness — last modified 11 September 2007, 18:03 CET

Now in its second edition, this invaluable handbook offers practical solutions to issues arising in relation to data protection law. Fully updated and expanded to include the new EC Directive on Privacy and Electronic Communication (in force on 31 October 2003), this book is a complete guide for anyone dealing with data protection advice or compliance in the UK, with chapters focusing in particular on the Internet, telecommunications, CCTV, the obligations of employers, and marketing and sales. Useful appendix material is also provided, including the full text of the Data Protection Act 1998, Directive 95/46/EC, Directive 2002/58/EC, and all implementing regulations.

EU Regulation of Chemicals: REACH (Rapra Review Reports) (Paperback) by EUbusiness — last modified 13 September 2007, 18:15 CET

Chemical control measures in the EU are soon to be dramatically revised, and this "Rapra Review Report" sets the scene by describing the key facts of the existing measures and the objectives of the future chemicals policy: REACH. REACH - Registration, Evaluation and Authorisation of Chemicals - will place a duty on companies that manufacture, import and use chemicals in the EU to assess the risks arising from their use and manage any risks identified. With industry concerns about the cost of compliance in terms of testing, in-house management, and scientific and regulatory advice and consultancy, this "Rapra Review Report" presents the essential details of the objectives and timescales involved with the legislation. The objective of the new legislation is to ensure a high level of protection for human health and the environment whilst maintaining an efficient internal market and innovation and competitiveness in the chemical industry. The author covers the main points, with abstracts from the Rapra Polymer Library identifying the sources for further reading on this subject. This "Rapra Review Report" is essential reading for chemical and material manufacturers and suppliers. It describes clearly the forthcoming fundamental changes to chemical control in the EU.

Guide to the European Union ("The Economist") by EUbusiness — last modified 05 September 2007, 00:01 CET

Following the enlargement of the EU from 15 to 25 countries, this best-selling guide to its workings provides comprehensive coverage of: * How it works: the institutions, the mechanisms * Every area of EU competence from agriculture to workers' rights * The effects of the single market and the single currency * The implications of a European Union constitution * The impact of the enlargement of the EU to include eastern European countries and Cyprus and Malta * The prospects for further enlargement and for closer political integration and further harmonisation of currently sovereign matters such as taxation. The Guide to the European Union is well-established as the clearest and most comprehensive guide to how the EU operates. This new edition brings you up to date at a crucial stage in its development following enlargement and the decision to adopt a formal constitution.

EC Competition Law (Law in Context) by EUbusiness — last modified 04 September 2007, 23:56 CET

(Law in Context) (Paperback: 568 pages) - Amazon UK

Developing Management Skills for Europe by EUbusiness — last modified 04 September 2007, 23:48 CET

A practical introduction to business and management skills with a strong emphasis on self-assessment. This new edition of Developing Management Skills for Europe reflects the new areas in skills development currently emerging across Europe, such as teams, change management and leadership.

European Social Fund by EUbusiness — last modified 04 September 2007, 23:08 CET

50 years investing in people

easa.europa.eu by eub — last modified 30 August 2007, 18:11 CET

Air and space transport - Activities of the EU institutions and bodies

European Union international trade in services by eub — last modified 30 August 2007, 18:07 CET

This publication concerns EU international transactions in services between 1997 and 2005, and is divided into two parts. The first part is analytical and gives the most recent portrait of European Union (EU-25, EU-15) international transactions. It highlights the main trends of EU trade in services in 2005 and underlines the results of the EU with its main partner zones. The second part presents statistics on international trade in services of the EU-25 and EU-15 with partner World, Extra-EU-25/EU-15, Intra-EU-25/EU-15, Canada, the United States and Japan, for the main services items and 44 items of internationally tradable services. The period covered is from 1997 to 2005. Statistics are also available for 2005 on the geographical breakdown (in relation to 50 countries and partner zones and 17 items) of services of the EU-25, the EU-15, Norway, the United States and Japan.

Report on Racism and Xenophobia in the Member States of the EU 2007 by eub — last modified 28 August 2007, 21:35 CET

The report covers developments on racism, xenophobia and related issues in the EU Member States during the year 2006. It presents information and data in five thematic areas: legal issues, employment, education, housing, and racist violence and crime. Figures for racist crime in 2005 and 2006 are up in a number of EU countries. While there are more signs that the EU's anti-discrimination legislation is having a positive impact, victims of discrimination still lack knowledge of the new rules. These are some of the main findings emerging from FRA's 'Report on Racism and Xenophobia in the Member States of the EU', presented at the European Parliament on 27 August 2007.

Value and volume measures within the services sector by eub — last modified 06 August 2007, 18:06 CET

This publication analyses the first results received by Eurostat pertaining to services producer price indices. Prices indices can be used as deflators, and as such they are compared with alternative price measures. For a number of selected activities, the volume measures derived from the deflation of services turnover with these price indices are compared with available data on the volume development.

EU-27 trade with ACP countries 2006 by EUbusiness — last modified 25 July 2007, 22:35 CET

This publication relates to the EU27 trade with ACP countries in 2006. It contains an analysis of the European Union's exchanges with ACP countries and the trend of these trade flows between 2000 and 2006. It focuses on the main partners and on the main products traded. The main source for the statistics is Eurostat's Comext database on trade in goods.

Eating, drinking, smoking - Comparative price levels in 37 European countries for 2006 by EUbusiness — last modified 25 July 2007, 22:32 CET

This Statistics in Focus presents price level indices for eating, drinking and smoking for 37 European countries in 2006. Total price levels vary between more than 70% above the EU average for Norway and more than 40% below the EU average in the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Bulgaria.

Harmonized indices of consumer prices, May 2007 by EUbusiness — last modified 17 July 2007, 18:26 CET

This Statistics in focus is the monthly publication of Harmonized Indices of Consumer Prices (HICP) for May 2007. It contains indices and rates of change for individual MSs, the EU, the EEA and the euro area.