Union based on the rule of law: the Court of Justice of the European Union and the (future of) European integration
Journal
Eastern Journal of European Studies | EJES
Date Issued
2020-12
Author(s)
Apostolovska Stepanoska, Milena;Runcheva Tasev Hristina; Ognjanovska Leposava
Abstract
The judicial contribution to the dynamic process of European Integration was
especially important, as the Court of Justice of the EU, through its creative and
extensive interpretation of the Treaties, became an important catalyst for the
integration process. The next phase of the European integration seems to be the
‘integration through the rule of law’, as the further development of this process must
be based on a secure and solid ground, reaffirming the Union as a community of
values. Given its importance for the confidence of citizens in the Union and the
effective delivery of policies, the rule of law is of central relevance to the future of
Europe. The main aim of this paper is to examine the progressive and influential role
of the CJEU regarding the integration process, as a starting premise for determining
its potential as an actor in the process of overcoming the following challenges.
especially important, as the Court of Justice of the EU, through its creative and
extensive interpretation of the Treaties, became an important catalyst for the
integration process. The next phase of the European integration seems to be the
‘integration through the rule of law’, as the further development of this process must
be based on a secure and solid ground, reaffirming the Union as a community of
values. Given its importance for the confidence of citizens in the Union and the
effective delivery of policies, the rule of law is of central relevance to the future of
Europe. The main aim of this paper is to examine the progressive and influential role
of the CJEU regarding the integration process, as a starting premise for determining
its potential as an actor in the process of overcoming the following challenges.
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