European law

European law

body of treaties, law and court judgements which operates alongside the legal systems of the European Union's member states.

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European Monetary System (EMS)

Law; European law

The forerunner of Economic and Monetary Union (EMU). It was a way of creating an area of currency stability throughout the European Community by encouraging countries to co-ordinate their monetary ...

Development bank

Law; European law

An institution that provides financing and advice for development purposes.

constructive abstention

Law; European law

Constructive abstention is the idea of allowing a Member State to abstain on a vote in Council under the common foreign and security policy (CFSP), without blocking a unanimous decision.

deepening

Law; European law

Deepening refers to the integration dynamic present from the outset of the European venture. Through the customs union, the internal market, and then the Euro zone, the European Communities have ...

accession talks

Law; European law

Accession talks is the process of negotiation between applicants and the EU that can lead to membership.

Accession Treaty

Law; European law

Accession Treaty is a treaty endorsing final membership of the European Union. It does not come into force on the day it is signed but on a pre-arranged date.