Unravelling the Complexities of the Horizontal Clauses of Arts 8-13 TFEU: An Explanation of the Special Section

Abstract

(Series Information) European Papers - A Journal on Law and Integration, 2023 8(1), 221-226 | Article | (Abstract) This explanation presents the Special Section “The horizontal clauses of arts 8-13 TFEU: normative implications, implementation and potential for mainstreaming”, which collects six Articles originally presented at a workshop devoted to the integration clauses of the TFEU held in October 2021. With a view to working towards a better understanding of arts 8-13 TFEU and their contribution to gender equality, non-discrimination, social protection, environmental protection, consumer protection and animal welfare, the six Articles reflect on the legal nature, value and effects of relevant provisions on EU law- and policy-making. Setting the scene, the explanation outlines the main research questions that guide the analysis in the six Articles and explains how each contribution feeds into the Special Section.

Keywords

• arts 8-13 tfeu
• gender equality
• non-discrimination
• social protection
• environmental protection
• consumer protection
• animal welfare