The EU’s competences: The ‘vertical’ perspective on the multilevel system

"The EU’s competences: The ‘vertical’ perspective on the multilevel system"

Arthur Benz and Christina Zimmer

	Abstract
1	Introduction: On the contents and limits of this Living Review article
2	Normative theories: Criteria for competence allocation between member states and the EU
3	Empirical research: Explaining the transfer of competences from member states to the EU
4	Consequences: Shared competences and multilevel governance
5	Prospects for further research
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