The general agreement on trade in services -- The framework of GATS -- GATS interpretation -- GATS scope of application -- Rules of origin -- The most favoured nation principle -- Schedules of specific commitments -- National treatment -- Market access -- Economic integration agreements -- GATS...

The fact that direct taxation in the EU is still not integrated, and maybe will never be fully integrated, is one of the major obstacles for the 'single market'. The essay describes the history of attempts (and failures) to harmonize direct taxation in the EU - fully or partly. It concentrate on...

This article suggests that Israeli purchase tax – a major component of commercially imported cars' taxation – involves elements that may be considered incompatible with Israel's commitments in international trade agreements, including its association agreement with the EU, and thus its...

The recent Brexit raised awareness to EU citizens' frustration from the 'democratic deficit' and its dangerous potential implications to EU/EMU's future. In light of this new context, this article tries to assess whether the EMU's Single Banking Supervision Mechanism (SSM), a major pillar of a...

While both the academic literature and public discourse criticized EU measures, taken to pull out of the economic and financial crisis that started in 2008, for including counter democratic elements, EU leaders seem to be using the crisis as leverage towards obtaining full financial and economic...

The World Trade Organization (WTO) is the leading global regulating authority with regard to international trade in goods and services. Through a network of multilateral agreements concluded by more than 150 countries, it determines rules and disciplines affecting the entire global trade arena....