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  1. 1. Working Hours for First Responders - A comparative analysis of the implementation of Directive 2003/88/EC in Sweden and Denmark

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för handelsrätt

    Author : Agnes Enterman; Emmy Elfvelin; [2024]
    Keywords : Labour law; Working Time Directive 2003 88 EC; rest periods; on-call; stand-by; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : This essay delves into the implementation of EU Directive 2003/88/EC on working time in Sweden and Denmark, with a specific focus on rest periods for firefighters and ambulance personnel. Analysing both national legislation and collective agreements due to the robust labour market system in both countries, the essay seeks to comprehend Sweden's response to criticism from the European Commission in 2023 and proposes strategies for improvement. READ MORE

  3. 2. Gender Discrimination Law Within the European Union and its Application in One of its Member States Sweden: a comparative case study.

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för globala politiska studier (GPS)

    Author : Mathias Olsson; [2024]
    Keywords : gender; gender discrimination; EU law; gender discrimination law;

    Abstract : In the thesis the aim was to compare the EU legal system with the Swedish national legal system with specific focus on gender discrimination law. Findings showed Sweden applied discrimination law in accordance with EU directives but went further than what the Gender Recast Directive, and the EU law itself, required of it. READ MORE

  4. 3. NON-COMPLIANCE AS PROCRASTINATION? Analysing how EU-member states live up to the Nuclear Waste Directive

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Ellen Petersson; [2023-10-20]
    Keywords : Compliance; motivations; enforcement; management; European Union; directive; radioactive waste; qualitative content analysis;

    Abstract : This thesis seeks to better understand how EU member states express motivations for not complying with EU law. Using the case of the Councils Directive 2011/70/Euratom, also known as the nuclear waste directive, this study analyzes member states' motivations for not complying with the requirements established in the directive, guided theoretically by the management and enforcement approaches. READ MORE

  5. 4. DOES SOLVIT SOLVE IT? A Study of Regulatory Compliance and Transgovernmental Networks in the EU

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Boróka Benke; [2023-10-20]
    Keywords : SOLVIT; Transgovernmental networks; Compliance; Effectiveness; European Commission;

    Abstract : Improving compliance with European law is important for a well-functioning Internal Market. Correct application of rules is the national executives’ responsibility, that makes European law vulnerable to distortion, due to the different administrative traditions in each member state. READ MORE

  6. 5. COMPLIANCE WITH EU ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Alice Lannermalm; [2023-02-06]
    Keywords : European Union; Compliance; Environmental policy; Public opinion; Infringement; Reasoned opinion;

    Abstract : The European Union (EU) is built on a set of common rules and policies agreed upon by its member states. Nevertheless, noncompliance with EU law is a recurring problem, which threatens the rule of law, decision-making process and ultimately the survival of the Union. READ MORE