The Politics of Judicial Review

Exploring the active role of national governments in EU litigation, this book examines their strategic use of annulment actions against the European Commission. It highlights how governments seek to avoid expensive domestic policy adjustments while also aiming to shape EU administrative law through judicial law-making. By analyzing specific cases, the work provides insights into the motivations behind member states' legal challenges, making it a valuable resource for political scientists and legal scholars interested in EU governance and compliance dynamics.