ANáLISIS CRíTICO DEL PROCESO DE ARMONIZACIóN DEL DERECHO CONTRACTUAL EN LA UNIóN EUROPEA

the following paper critically analyzes the so-called harmonization process in european private law, specifically in matters of contract law. it is hoped to demonstrate that this process does not present sufficient legal foundation to justifying the general or horizontal harmonization measures that are supposed to be taken, in which the elaboration of a common frame of reference in european contract law stands out.