Impact On European Integration
The ECJ has been the subject of more empirical, social science research than any other court, other than the U.S. Supreme Court. This research has demonstrated that the ECJ's rulings have stimulated integration, often pushing far beyond what the Member States wanted or expected. Its rulings have also exerted profound effects on policy processes and outcomes within the EU.
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