Category Archives: Student papers

EU Enlargement: Turkey and the EU – recent developments

by Richard Muhire (short version)* The accession process for Turkey to join the European Union is progressing step by step even if there are still many challenges regarding the implementation of the acquis communautaire and fulfillment of the ‘Copenhagen criteria’. … Continue reading

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EU Enlargement: Croatia and the EU – recent developments

by Marijela Kokalović (short version)* The European integration is and has always been an economic and political process, open to all European countries that are willing and prepared to take on board the full body of EU law and sign … Continue reading

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A closer look at the office of the Advocate General through the lens of state liability case-law

by Amelie Edgren (short version)* According to article 252 TFEU, it shall be the obligation of the Advocate General to act with total objectivity and independence, to make, in open court, logical submissions on cases brought before the European Court … Continue reading

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The role of the Advocate General and the development of direct effect

by Stina Haglund (short version)* The Court of Justice of the EU (ECJ) is assisted by eight Advocates General according to Article 252 of the TFEU, although the Council can by a unanimous decision rise the number of Advocates General. … Continue reading

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