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What is the primary role of the EU Customs Union?
What is the primary role of the EU Customs Union?
Which article of the TFEU directly establishes the customs union and prohibits customs charges within the EU?
Which article of the TFEU directly establishes the customs union and prohibits customs charges within the EU?
What does Article 30 TFEU specifically prohibit?
What does Article 30 TFEU specifically prohibit?
How does Article 29 TFEU affect the flow of goods from outside the EU?
How does Article 29 TFEU affect the flow of goods from outside the EU?
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Which article empowers the EU with full control over customs rules and competition?
Which article empowers the EU with full control over customs rules and competition?
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Study Notes
EU Customs Union Overview
- The EU Customs Union simplifies trade within the EU by eliminating customs duties between member states and establishing a common external tariff for non-EU trade.
- It also enforces various regulations related to health, environment, safety, and security.
Legal Basis
- Article 3 TFEU: Grants the EU complete authority over customs rules, competition, and associated areas.
- Article 28 TFEU: Establishes the customs union, prohibiting internal customs duties within the EU and creating a unified tariff for imports from outside the EU.
- Article 29 TFEU: Allows the free movement of non-EU goods upon payment of customs duties.
- Article 30 TFEU: Prohibits customs duties between EU member states.
- Article 32 TFEU: Promotes streamlined trade and maintains fair competition within the EU.
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Description
This quiz covers the key aspects of the EU Customs Union, including its purpose, legal foundations, and regulations. Learn how the union facilitates trade among member states by removing customs duties and establishing common tariffs. Test your understanding of the critical Articles from the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU).