THE RELEVANCE OF INTERNATIONAL LAW IN DEFINING EUROPE'S COMMON SECURITY
THE RELEVANCE OF INTERNATIONAL LAW IN DEFINING EUROPE'S COMMON SECURITY

Summary/Abstract: The central theme of this article is given by the influence that fundamental valuesand principles of international law have on the construction of the European securitypolicies. These principles are not only abstract, theoretical constructions, lacking legaleffects, but represent the expression of the fundamental values underlying theinternational legal architecture. The basis for placing these values and principles at thecenter of the common policies is justified by the status of the European Union as asubject of the international law system. The increasing involvement of the EU in fieldssuch as security and defense, democracy and human rights justifies the importance ofidentifying and highlighting the principles governing the organization and its policies.The recognition of their authority and the de facto application of these principles andnorms by the European institutions, in the framework of its external actions andmechanisms, ensure the legality of the organization's activity.

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