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- Title
The Politics of Legal Expertise in EU Policy-Making.
- Authors
Weber, Ruth
- Abstract
The article "The Politics of Legal Expertise in EU Policy-Making" by Päivi Leino-Sandberg examines the role of the legal services of the Commission, Council, and European Parliament in relation to law and politics. The author uses interviews with staff from the legal services to analyze their work and self-perception. The book describes the tasks of these services, including avoiding breaches of contracts before the ECJ, drafting legislation, and representing in legal proceedings. It also addresses the issue of confidentiality in legal advice and emphasizes the need for transparency in the work of the legal services to strengthen the legitimacy of the EU. The chapters of the book focus on the legal services of the Commission, Council, and Parliament, examining their respective roles between law and politics. In the book "The Legal Services of EU Institutions" by Leino-Sandberg, the role of the legal services in the European Union is examined. The author discusses various interpretations of the term "client" in relation to the legal services and their position of power. She also highlights how the role of the legal services has changed over time, particularly under the Juncker Commission. The book provides insight into the inner workings of EU institutions and emphasizes the importance of the legal services. It is noted that the legal services of EU institutions play a unique role that is not present in national governments.
- Subjects
EUROPEAN Parliament; EUROPEAN Union; LEGAL services; BREACH of contract; LEGISLATION drafting; FEDERAL government; CHILDREN'S books
- Publication
Europarecht (05312485), 2022, Vol 57, Issue 5, p667
- ISSN
0531-2485
- Publication type
Article