This book investigates the systematic neglect of the European Union legislature within legal scholarship and examines how centering the legislative process alters the interpretation of the Court of Justice's role. Martijn van den Brink, a scholar of EU law, utilizes a rigorous analytical framework to evaluate the virtues of the legislative process and the inherent nature of legislative acts. By shifting the focus from judicial interpretation to legislative intent, the author provides a new perspective on the balance of power within the European Union's institutional framework.

Experts recognize this work as a significant contribution to the study of EU institutional dynamics and legal theory. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, which serves as a foundational text for scholars and practitioners interested in the evolution of European legislative authority.