Mapping the Territorial Scope of EU Law

With increased globalisation digitisation cross-border movement of persons and multinational businesses events and cases have progressively become transnational. Conversely with the current geopolitical climate increase of migration and recent pandemics borders have regained importance. These developments raise questions about the territorial scope of legislation. In this book 28 mechanisms have been identified which influence the territorial scope of EU law. By using these mechanisms the territorial scope of any rule of EU law can be determined. The mechanisms relate to decolonisation overseas countries and territories disputed borders and territorial claims Brexit accession enhanced cooperation opt-in and opt-out the Brussels effect etc. In addition this book covers various fields of EU law (free movement rules migration law the GDPR competition law VAT sanctions etc.). The book is unique and stands out from other EU law books because it encompasses all mechanisms relevant to mapping the territorial scope of the different fields of EU law. It is written for academics practitioners policymakers and lawmakers alike.