Arnull, Anthony (2019) The Working Language of the CJEU: Time for a Change? Working Paper. University of Birmingham.
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Abstract
It is well known that the working language of the CJEU is French. For many years, the status of French was unquestioned, but this is now changing. This article considers how French came to be chosen as the CJEU’s working language; the effect of that choice on the CJEU’s judicial method; and the feasibility and desirability of a change in the CJEU’s language practices. Has French become an impediment to the CJEU’s capacity to communicate effectively with its stakeholders? Should French be replaced or supplemented? If so, by what? Would any potential benefits that might accrue from changing the CJEU’s language practices be outweighed by the disruption that would be caused? Or do the political sensitivities in play simply make reform impossible?
Type of Work: | Monograph (Working Paper) |
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School/Faculty: | Colleges (2008 onwards) > College of Arts & Law |
Department: | Birmingham Law School, Institute of European Law |
Date: | 09 January 2019 |
Series/Collection Name: | IEL Working Papers |
Subjects: | K Law > K Law (General) |
Copyright Status: | © The Author(s) |
ID Code: | 3186 |
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