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The ABC of European Union law
Professor Klaus-Dieter Borchardt
The ABC of European Union law by Professor Klaus-Dieter Borchardt
Klaus-Dieter Borchardt is a European Union official since 1987. He was Deputy Head of Cabinet and then Head of Cabinet for the Commissioner for Agriculture from 2004 to 2010. He is also an Honorary Professor at the University of Würzburg, where he has taught European law since 2001.
The ABC of European Union law by Professor Klaus-Dieter Borchardt
The content of this publication does not necessarily reflect the official position of the European Union. The information and opinions contained herein are the sole responsibility of the author. Photo credits Listed below are the storage locations of the illustrations reproduced and/or the source used, together with the copyright holders. Every effort has been made to locate the holders of the rights of the various illustrations and photographs reproduced. If you have any questions, please contact the publisher: Publications Office of the European Union 2, rue Mercier 2985 Luxembourg LUXEMBOURG Pages 8, 23, 35, 56, 67, 84, 94, 116 and 124: European Commission Media Library, Brussels © European Union, 2010
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More information on the European Union is available on the Internet (http://europa.eu). Cataloguing data can be found at the end of this publication. Luxembourg: Publications Office of the European Union, 2010 ISBN 978-92-78-40525-0 doi:10.2830/13717 © European Union, 2010 Reproduction is authorised provided the source is acknowledged. Printed in Germany PRINTED ON ELEMENTAL CHLORINE-FREE BLEACHED PAPER
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The ABC of European Union law takes account of the modifications made to the European Treaties by the
Professor Klaus-Dieter Borchardt
The ABC of European Union law by Professor Klaus-Dieter Borchardt
Klaus-Dieter Borchardt is a European Union official since 1987. He was Deputy Head of Cabinet and then Head of Cabinet for the Commissioner for Agriculture from 2004 to 2010. He is also an Honorary Professor at the University of Würzburg, where he has taught European law since 2001.
The ABC of European Union law by Professor Klaus-Dieter Borchardt
The content of this publication does not necessarily reflect the official position of the European Union. The information and opinions contained herein are the sole responsibility of the author. Photo credits Listed below are the storage locations of the illustrations reproduced and/or the source used, together with the copyright holders. Every effort has been made to locate the holders of the rights of the various illustrations and photographs reproduced. If you have any questions, please contact the publisher: Publications Office of the European Union 2, rue Mercier 2985 Luxembourg LUXEMBOURG Pages 8, 23, 35, 56, 67, 84, 94, 116 and 124: European Commission Media Library, Brussels © European Union, 2010
Europe Direct is a service to help you find answers to your questions about the European Union. Freephone number (*):
00 800 6 7 8 9 10 11
(*) Certain mobile telephone operators do not allow access to 00 800 numbers, or these calls may be billed.
More information on the European Union is available on the Internet (http://europa.eu). Cataloguing data can be found at the end of this publication. Luxembourg: Publications Office of the European Union, 2010 ISBN 978-92-78-40525-0 doi:10.2830/13717 © European Union, 2010 Reproduction is authorised provided the source is acknowledged. Printed in Germany PRINTED ON ELEMENTAL CHLORINE-FREE BLEACHED PAPER
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The ABC of European Union law takes account of the modifications made to the European Treaties by the