International Law & Regional Integration
The Legal Personality of European Union
European Union; legal personality; international organizations; external competences; Lisbon Treaty; international responsibility
The article examines the European Union’s legal personality under international, EU, and national law following the Lisbon Treaty. It analyses the Union’s external competences, treaty-making powers, diplomatic relations, participation in international organizations, and international responsibility.
KNAPP, LÁSZLÓ
Changes of the Maritime Carrier's Liablility Int Historical Aspects
Maritime carriage; carrier liability; bill of lading; maritime conventions; contractual liability; legal harmonisation
The article traces the historical development of maritime carriers’ liability and compares the principal international regimes governing carriage of goods by sea. It evaluates their relationship with Hungarian private law and proposes greater harmonisation of liability rules across transport sectors.
KOVÁCS, VIKTÓRIA
Liability for Environmental Damage in International Law
Environmental damage; international liability; transboundary harm; state responsibility; civil liability; environmental jurisdiction
The article examines the fragmented international legal framework governing liability and responsibility for environmental damage. It analyses transboundary harm, civil and state liability, treaty and customary rules, and the contribution of international judicial practice to the development of environmental law.
KECSKÉS, GÁBOR
The Criminal Political Questions of the Fight Against Terrorism
Terrorism; criminal policy; substantive criminal law; counter-terrorism; international criminal law; terrorist groups
The article examines the substantive criminal-law and criminal-policy foundations of counter-terrorism at national, European, and international levels. It critically evaluates Hungarian regulation and proposes a revised statutory definition of terrorist offences, participation, financing, threats, and terrorist groups.
BARTKÓ, RÓBERT
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