European Union Law Flashcards
(15 cards)
What are the four fundamental freedoms of the EU?
Free movement of goods, services, people, and capital.
What is the principle of supremacy in EU law?
EU law takes precedence over conflicting national laws of Member States.
Which case established the principle of direct effect?
Van Gend en Loos v Nederlandse Administratie der Belastingen (1963)
What is direct effect?
The ability of individuals to rely on EU law provisions before national courts.
What is the principle of subsidiarity?
The EU shall act only if objectives cannot be sufficiently achieved by Member States alone.
Which case established the principle of supremacy?
Costa v ENEL (1964)
What is the role of the European Court of Justice (ECJ)?
To interpret and ensure uniform application of EU law across all Member States.
What are the primary sources of EU law?
Treaties such as the TEU and TFEU.
What are the secondary sources of EU law?
Regulations, directives, decisions, recommendations, and opinions.
What is a regulation in EU law?
A binding legislative act that is directly applicable in all Member States.
What is a directive in EU law?
A legislative act that binds Member States to achieve a result, but allows them to choose the method.
What is the preliminary ruling procedure under Article 267 TFEU?
National courts may refer questions on EU law interpretation to the ECJ.
What is the principle of proportionality in EU law?
EU actions must not exceed what is necessary to achieve treaty objectives.
What does Article 101 TFEU prohibit?
Anti-competitive agreements between companies.
What does Article 102 TFEU prohibit?
Abuse of dominant market positions by companies.
