Is there truly a competence ‘competition’ in shared matters? Towards a reform of the EU competences system
Abstract
The present contribution aims to demonstrate that the principle of subsidiarity, in certain areas, has never been used to guide the identification of the most appropriate level to undertake action, since the objectives set out in the Treaties left no doubt as to who was responsible for exercising the relevant competence.
In other sectors, however, it has progressively validated a mech [...]
Stuck in the middle with you…wondering what it is I should do. Some considerations on EU’s response to COVID-19
At a time when the virus appears to have lost its initial thrust and the focus is on the Recovery Plan, this contribution considers the takeaways from COVID-19. The existing criticalities are analyzed in light of the EU’s competences in the field of healthcare with a view to assess the current constitutional and legislative shortcomings, but also to determine the potential for improvement.
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