Procedural Autonomy of EU Member States: Paradise Lost?

The book "Procedural Autonomy of EU Member States: Paradise Lost?" by Diana-Urania Galetta offers an in-depth analysis of the procedural autonomy of the member states of the European Union. It examines whether this concept is a reality or rather a myth and defines procedural autonomy while considering its inherent limitations. By evaluating relevant EU case law, the logic behind the interventions of the European Court of Justice (ECJ) concerning procedural autonomy is illuminated. The author argues that national procedural legislation is increasingly being adapted to meet the requirements of the effectiveness of substantive EU law, leading to a 'functionalized procedural competence.' These findings provide a new perspective on the relationship between national law and EU law and challenge the prevailing notion of procedural autonomy. The book also includes a foreword by Prof. Jürgen Schwarze, one of the pioneers of European administrative law.