Der Anspruch auf rechtzeitigen Rechtsschutz im Gemeinschaftsprozessrecht

The overly long duration of legal proceedings at the European Court of Justice is the Achilles' heel of the Community legal system. Marco Ottaviano explains the reasons for this, examines existing suggestions for a reform and in addition develops his own approaches for a solution. His dogmatic basis is the right to legal redress laid down in Community law. He explains the content of this right and studies the measures which should be taken by those concerned, such as for example Community lawmakers, Community courts and Community Member States in order to meet their obligations.