Völkerrecht

Due to the increasing internationalization of the economy and politics, international law has gained significance in recent decades and now affects a variety of areas of life. This manuscript serves as an introduction to the subject. In four parts, it addresses the sources of international law, the relationship between international law and domestic law, states, international organizations, and individuals as subjects of international law, as well as the main mechanisms for legal enforcement in the international sphere. The manuscript emphasizes topics that legal professionals with a primarily domestic law focus should also be familiar with. Extensive quotations provide access to important documents in their original form and allow for practice with English and French texts. This edition updates the discussions and traces significant new developments.