This book offers an authentic and original perspective on the principles of solidarity and rule of law that are variously interconnected and increasingly invoked in international relations and affairs, especially in the context of the European Union, where they are among the founding values common to all Member States. The innovative approach the authors adopt consists in the joint reading of these two principles within the broader framework of EU security, thus offering a new interpretation and fertile ground for further research. Divided into four parts, the authors consider EU security to be linked to the implementation of both these principles, particularly with regard to EU stabilization and enlargement to the Western Balkans, cross-border security, migration and asylum management, criminal justice and human rights, and police and judicial cooperation The contributions of eminent scholars, international experts,and practitioners are the book's greatest strength. In addition, it offers a valuable new perspective on the study of contemporary issues affecting the Western Balkans, but also all Member States and the Union itself. Therefore, the book is an essential resource for students and scholars of EU law, but also for lawyers and professionals involved in criminal proceedings or working in the field of human rights.

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Prof. Teresa Russo, PhD, Associate Professor of EU Law; Lecturer of International Organization, EU Migration Law, International Law and Cyber Security; Leader of the 2019-2022 Jean Monnet Module "EU-Western Balkans Cooperation on Justice and Home Affairs" (EUWEB); Holder of the 2022-2025 Jean Monnet Chair "Promoting Public Awareness Enlargement, EU Values and Western Balkans' Accession (EUVALWEB); Editor-in Chief of the online Journal "EUWEB Legal Essays: Global & International" Perspectives; Lawyer. Prof. Anna Oriolo, PhD, Associate Professor of "International Law"; Lecturer of "European Union Law", "International & European Criminal Law" and "Diplomatic and Consular Law", Key Teacher of Jean Monnet Module "EU Western Balkans Cooperation on Justice and Home Affairs", Director of the "International & European Criminal Law Observatory" (IECLO), University of the Salerno (Italy); Member of the Editorial Board of the "Journal of International Criminal Law"(JICL); Lawyer. Prof. Gaspare Dalia, PhD, Researcher of Criminal Procedure; Lecturer of Comparative Criminal Procedural Law; Professor of Criminal Procedural Law and Deontology at the School of Specialization for Legal Professions at the Department of Legal Sciences (School of Law), University of Salerno; Criminal lawyer.