Legal Issues of Economic Integration

Closing LIEI 51(4), Rena Eliz Hänel analyzes the novel 'Sustainable Food Systems' chapters in EU Trade Agreements, arguing that they focus on regulatory cooperation while lacking commitments that could use trade to steer food production toward sustainable practices. https://lnkd.in/d7kSw6uG

In LIEI 51(4), Federico Fabbrini evaluates the EU's responses to the triple challenge that followed Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine: addressing high energy prices, supporting the green transition, and developing an industrial policy for the net-zero age. https://lnkd.in/dtFJiAgr

In LIEI 51(4), Michael Dougan examines how EU institutions increasingly mobilise the concept of ‘resilience’ to inform policymaking, considering the pitfalls of allowing the concept to justify unfettered deviations from core EU principles. https://lnkd.in/eQUnfPe5

LIEI 51(4) is out! In the open-access Editorial, Geraldo Vidigal reflects on the 'GATTification' of the WTO. When members block rulings against them and replace rules with bilateral deals, can we call this a regime change for multilateral trade governance? https://lnkd.in/dxwgjTAf

Australia and New Zealand share one of the closest economic relationships globally, anchored by the Australia New Zealand Closer Economic Relations Trade Agreement (#ANZCERTA), effective since 1983. This landmark #agreement has been enhanced by over eighty bilateral treaties, including the Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Arrangement (#TTMRA), established in 1996. The TTMRA allows professionals like doctors and engineers to work across borders, provided they meet local registration requirements. Additionally, it facilitates the #trade of goods, enabling importers to sell products in either country based on their legal entitlement in one jurisdiction. This arrangement has garnered international attention as a successful model for reducing trade barriers and enhancing mobility. The author Tracey Epps reflects on these achievements, it's essential to consider the lessons learned from this collaboration. How can other nations draw inspiration from the ANZCERTA and TTMRA to foster similar economic partnerships? Let's continue to explore and innovate together for a prosperous future! Read the article in Legal Issues of Economic Integration published on kluwerlawonline.com

In Liei 51(3), Kathleen Claussen examines the first determination by a panel under the USCMA Rapid Response Mechanism for labor standards violations, noting that this RRM panel faced difficulties fulfilling a hybrid mandate between factfinding and adjudication. https://lnkd.in/djH8TwuS

In LIEI 51(3), Miguel Gonzalez Romo examines 'most-favoured nation' clauses in contracts between online food delivery platforms and local restaurants, assessing them in light of EU competition law and jurisprudence and examining the effect of MFN clauses on local restaurants and consumer welfare. https://lnkd.in/dnqDafvd

In LIEI 51(3), Tracey Epps looks into the unique legal arrangement and the joint institutions allowing the free flow of products and the movement of qualified professionals between Australia and New Zealand: the Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Arrangement. https://lnkd.in/dzQwkf6z

LIEI 51(3) is out! In the Editorial, Annette Schrauwen considers how EU institutions are responding to the dissatisfaction with certain EU policies that a significant portion of EU voters expressed in recent national and EU elections. https://lnkd.in/dxJ-ThA9

Closing LIEI 51(2), Josephine Norris reviews the WTO panel report in EU - Palm Oil (Malaysia) on the EU biofuels regime, which makes key findings regarding WTO rules and 'green measures' that affect differently products produced in different WTO Members. https://lnkd.in/dPEpQxvY