1st Edition

EU Energy Relations With Russia Solidarity and the Rule of Law

By Umut Turksen Copyright 2018
    179 Pages
    by Routledge

    180 Pages
    by Routledge

    This book provides a detailed analysis of the legal framework in which the energy trade between the European Union and the Russian Federation has been conducted. Using case studies of eight member states, it critically examines the EU’s ability and the duty of its Member States to conduct their external energy trade in accordance with the principle of solidarity. Providing a comprehensive analysis of the principle of solidarity as provided in the acquis communautaire of the EU, the book critically analyses the legal framework pertaining to EU-Russia energy trade to ascertain whether, and to what extent, it satisfies the requirements of the rule of law.

    Introduction



    Chapter 1 - Russia as an important supplier of the energy for the EU



    Chapter 2 - Legal Framework for the EU external energy policy



    Chapter 3 - Member States’ Practices



    Chapter 4 - The legal framework for the EU – Russian energy relations



    Chapter 5 - Future Prospects



    Conclusion

    Biography

    Umut Turksen is a Professor in law at Coventry University, UK and an executive of the Commonwealth Legal Education Association.