Fostering european constitutionalism through the power of solidarity: the drive for value enforcement by the European Court of Justice in the light of case C-848/19

• Autores: Alessia Fusco
• Localización: Revista general de derecho público comparado, ISSN 1988-5091, Nº. 34, 2023
• Idioma: inglés
• Títulos paralelos:
  • Fomento del constitucionalismo europeo por la fuerza de la solidaridad: el impulso para la aplicación del valor del Tribunal de Justicia de la Unión Europea a la luz del asunto c-848/19
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• Resumen
  • español

    Esta investigación explora el significado del principio de solidaridad en el constitucionalismo europeo, particularmente en términos de solidaridad energética (art. 194 del TFUE). En vista de las numerosas propuestas formuladas por las instituciones de la UE de liderazgo político, el Tribunal de Justicia de la Unión Europea dio una respuesta que podría marcar un punto de inflexión para la creación de una política energética europea (TJUE, C-848/19, Alemania c. Polonia). Al estudiar este caso, podemos intentar comprender cómo se está desarrollando el constitucionalismo europeo a la luz del principio de solidaridad. A este respecto, el Tribunal subraya que no es solo un valor caracterizado por un significado político, sino que es ante todo un principio jurídicamente exigible, que establece derechos y deberes para cada Estado miembro. También es un parámetro de legitimidad en la revisión judicial de la Corte. Desde esta perspectiva, en el delicado campo de la energía, desde esta sentencia, el TJUE ha desempeñado un papel institucional peculiar y controvertido.

  • English

    This research explores the meaning of the principle of solidarity in European constitutionalism, particularly in terms of energy solidarity (Art. 194 TFEU). In view of the many proposals made by the EU institutions of political leadership, the European Court of Justice gave a response that could mark a turning point for the creation of a European energy policy (ECJ, C-848/19, Germany vs. Poland). By studying this case, we can attempt to understand how European constitutionalism is developing in light of the principle of solidarity. In this regard, the Court underlines that it is not only a value characterised by a political meaning, but it is primarily a legally enforceable principle, establishing rights and duties for each Member State. It is also a parameter of legitimacy in the Court’s judicial review. From this perspective, in the sensitive field of energy, since this judgment, the ECJ has performed a peculiar and controversial institutional role.

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