The European Coal and Steel Community was founded in 1952 to create a common European market in coal, iron ore, scrap and steel and marked the first attempt to forge a common market within Europe. Fraught with economic and political difficulties it did record some significant achievements and its successes and failures helped create the shape that European integration was to take in the second half of the 20th century.

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The world has changed radically since 1989, when the General Assembly declared the period from 1990 to 1999 as the United Nations Decade of International Law. During that time, the international community claimed some major achievements as reflected by the adoption of conventions and treaties. This publication presents a collection of essays from legal advisers of States and international organizations, all of whom are among those committed to promoting respect for international law. Their contribution provides a practical perspective on international law, viewed from the standpoint of those involved in its formation, application and administration.