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EU Values in Investment Law And Policy: Promises Of Democracy and Rule Of Law?

EU Values in Investment Law And Policy: Promises Of Democracy and Rule Of Law?

Author: Maria Laura Marceddu
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 9780192899576
Published In: July 2025
Format: Hardback
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Disclaimer:
Countri(es) stated herein are used as reference only

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Is it possible that the EU premises of democracy and rule of law transform the global landscape of international investments? For realists, this is a calculated political move- an opportunity for the EU to shape the world according to the rules established in Brussels. To the most skeptical, the ambition to export these values might seem too grandiose, if not far-fetched, especially considering that the system somewhat displays these features already. Yet the more idealistic, like the author of this book, would find it fascinating, especially given the undeniable visionary component that has permeated the EU story since its beginning.

EU Values in Investment Law And Policy intends to carry this fire and continues to tell precisely that story of vision, ambition, and influence. Inspired by premises that have aspired to become promises of democracy and rule of law, the book critically examines how- and how far- these EU values extended their reach into international investment law and policy. While the book is not an ode to the EU, there is plenty that is admirable in the EU transmission efforts and is likely to leave an imprint on the investment regime's dynamics. It is these efforts that this book unravels to explain how the international investment system deficits are turned into an opportunity for normative change.

The book seeks to establish a solid analytical foundation to unpack the EU's evolving aspirations as a global leader in reimagining traditional investment rules. Through a careful critique of EU initiatives, it sheds light on the fine line between innovation and dogmatism, showing where the EU has genuinely (re)shaped and advanced international norms and where its bold rhetoric meets its limits.

For scholars, practitioners, and those intrigued by the intersection of law, policy, and global governance, EU Values in Investment Law and Policy offers a captivating exploration of how a visionary Europe continues to inspire change in international investment, setting the stage for a fairer and more value-driven global system.

Chapter 1:Introduction

Chapter 2:The EU investment law and policy

Part I. A promise of democracy?

Chapter 3:Transparency as a democracy enhancer in investment arbitration

Chapter 4:Rethinking public participation in investment decision-making

Part II. A promise of rule of law?

Chapter 5:Balance and legal certainty

Chapter 6:Judicializing investment arbitration

Part III. Unkept promises, misplaced premises, or entrenched interests?

Chapter 7:Limits of the EU action: Misplaced premises or entrenched interests?

Chapter 8:Spreading values or pursuing interests? Some concluding observations on the EU's role in international investment law and policy