The handbook presents the European system of nuclear law in its entirety. Explanations of the nuclear law system and its technical foundations are presented to the reader. The descriptions of international agreements as well as the law of the European Union/EURATOM make up the core of this handbook.

This new edition will be of special value in providing timely information about European atomic energy law. The heart of the compendium is a thorough presentation of the Euratom Treaty, including all of its component regulations, directives, and relevant decisions by the European Commission and European Court of Justice.There is an ongoing need for information about international as well as European atomic energy law.