The Substantive Law of the EU - The Four Freedoms - Eighth Edition

Widely acclaimed and respected, The Substantive Law of the EU: The Four Freedoms offers unparalleled coverage of the subject area paired with expert author insight and presented in a concise and user-friendly format, accompanied by engaging case studies and diagrams.

• Provides detailed coverage of the four freedoms and explains the central importance of these principles to the development of EU law and the future of the Union.
• Offers critical analysis and insightful commentary on some of the key debates which surround and shape EU law and sets key principles within their political and social context.
• Written by an expert in the field with extensive teaching and writing experience, Catherine Barnard has an exceptionally clear and engaging writing style and provides thorough discussion without overwhelming the reader.
• Makes use of diagrams and flowcharts to help explain complex ideas and processes.
• Includes end of chapter reading lists and full references throughout to support further research and assessment preparation.
• Also available as an e-book with functionality, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning support.

New to this edition

• Revised and restructured Chapter 9 on citizenship
• New case study on e-commerce in Chapter 3
• New case study on consumer rights in Chapter 5
• Expanded coverage of the Services Directive in Chapter 11
• • More on the Digital Single Market in Chapter 14