The EU as a rule of law exporter: the consistency and effectiveness challenges

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Pech, L. and Leuven Centre for Global Governance Studies 2014. The EU as a rule of law exporter: the consistency and effectiveness challenges. The Rule of Law as a Strategic Priority in the EU’s External Action – ROLA Workshop. Leuven Irish College, Belgium 27 - 28 Feb 2014
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TitleThe EU as a rule of law exporter: the consistency and effectiveness challenges
AuthorsPech, L. and Leuven Centre for Global Governance Studies
Research GroupLaw and Politics
ConferenceThe Rule of Law as a Strategic Priority in the EU’s External Action – ROLA Workshop
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Print27 Feb 2014
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