Solidarity in MERCOSUR Law, Solidarity Beyond E.U. Law

di Leonardo Pasquali

SUMMARY: 1. Introductory remarks. – 2. The evolution of MERCOSUR Law, from free trade to solidarity economy. – 3. The FOCEM. - 4. Solidarity among Member States in emergency. - 5. Migrations and solidarity. – 6. Concluding remarks.

The principle of solidarity can be found in current MERCOSUR law in fields such as solidarity economy, emergency situations and migration. It has neither the width nor the depth which it enjoys in E.U. law (which can be considered as a model for other regional organizations in this such as in other fields), though. The conclusions drawn may provide useful elements for a more general analysis on the role of solidarity in contemporary international law.