EU Energy Relations With Russia : Solidarity and the Rule of Law

"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{u2019}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."--Preliminary page Contents 8 Acknowledgements 10 Introduction 12 1 Russia as an important supplier of energy for the EU 16 2 Legal framework for the EU external energy policy 23 3 Member States’ practices 41 4 The legal framework for EU–Russian energy relations 53 5 Future prospects 76 6 Conclusion 86 Appendix: Legal Instruments in the order they appear in the book 89 Bibliography 160 Index 176 This book provides an 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 energy trade in accordance with the principle of solidarity.