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A realist conception of EU law must integrate its ideational and material dimensions, revealing that EU law is neither autonomous nor singular and that current pluralist theories are insufficient for theorizing it. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.CONTRADICTORY. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.CHALLENGES_CONSENSUS.

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The article explores the need for a clearer understanding of the concept of EU law through a realist lens.

June 20, 2026German Law JournalOpen Access

The Concept of EU Law: A Realist Reappraisal

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The article explores the need for a clearer understanding of the concept of EU law through a realist lens.
Analyzes the relationship between law and social reality in the context of EU law
Critiques existing theories of legal pluralism and inter-legality
Examines the implications of a realist perspective on the authority crisis in the EU
Concludes that a realist concept of EU law differs from traditional legal realism
Demonstrates that existing theories are inadequate for understanding EU law
Highlights the significance of the law-power relationship in addressing the EU's authority crisis

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This article discusses the concept of EU law and its implications for legal studies, highlighting the need for new theories.

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Päivi Johanna Neuvonen (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a3632a0db0793dc1a5393b5 https://doi.org/10.1017/glj.2026.10218

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