VL IB: European Policy Making

Analyzing European Governance

What examples can be given for Europeanization? (II)

  • Bosman Ruling (1995)
  • Two general findings:
    • Traditional system of paying transfer fees for out-of-contract players infringed upon the right of every European (worker) to move freely under Art. 48 of the TEC -> had to be abolished
    • 'nationality restrictions' imposed as a means to limit numer of foreign players in a football club illegal in so far as they discriminated against players from countries within the EU

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