EU Banking Union: Law, Institutions, and Co-operation

Over the past decade, the Banking Union has reshaped the European Union's approach to banking oversight, creating a stronger and more resilient financial system.At its core, this landmark initiative established the European Central Bank (ECB) as the primary supervisor for Banking Union bank areas, introduced a robust resolution regime, and enhanced stability across the sector. This edited volume offers a comprehensive examination of the Banking Union's legal framework and its ongoing evolution.It addresses pressing questions about governance, accountability, and reform through a multi-dimensional lens, exploring six key areas: horizontal, substantive, institutional, cooperative, review, and external dimensions.The horizontal aspect addresses EU competences, soft law, fundamental rights, and inter-institutional relations.The substantive dimension focuses on the application of national law by the ECB, deposit guarantee schemes, and prudential supervision.Structural considerations focus o