EU Law and External Trade Relations

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Which country was NOT a member of the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC) at its establishment?

Spain (correct)

Belgium

Germany

Netherlands

Who were the founding fathers of the European Union?

John F. Kennedy, Charles de Gaulle, Winston Churchill, and Joseph Stalin

Winston Churchill, Konrad Adenauer, Alcide De Gasperi, Robert Schuman, and Jean Monnet (correct)

Margaret Thatcher, Angela Merkel, Emmanuel Macron, and Matteo Renzi

Mao Zedong, Kim Il-sung, Ho Chi Minh, and Nikita Khrushchev

How many new members joined the European Union in the Fifth Enlargement in 2004?

5

7

10 (correct)

12

Which country is currently listed as a candidate country for joining the European Union?

Iceland Signup and view all the answers

How many official languages are used within the European Union as of February 2012?

23 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following countries did NOT join the EU during the 1986 Third Enlargement?

Greece Signup and view all the answers

What is the European Council responsible for?

Setting overall guidelines for EU policies Signup and view all the answers

Who participates in the Council of Ministers?

Foreign affairs ministers or ministers responsible for the subject under discussion Signup and view all the answers

Which body of the EU is directly elected by the citizens of the EU countries?

European Parliament Signup and view all the answers

What is the term length for members of the European Parliament?

5 years Signup and view all the answers

Which body of the EU can dismiss the European Commission?

European Parliament Signup and view all the answers

How often is the European Council held?

At least four times a year Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the ASEAN countries under the AFAS agreement?

To implement packages of commitments for economic integration Signup and view all the answers

Which sector is NOT covered by the commitments under AFAS?

Agriculture Signup and view all the answers

When was the Sixth Package of Commitments under AFAS implemented?

February 26, 2009 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following services sectors is NOT mentioned in the text as part of the commitments?

Manufacturing Signup and view all the answers

What is the end goal of economic integration as per the Vision 2020?

To deepen and broaden economic integration Signup and view all the answers

When was the Fourth Package of Commitments under AFAS implemented?

December 08, 2006 Signup and view all the answers

What is the main responsibility of the 'Court of Justice of the EU'?

Settlement of legal disputes between EU governments and EU institutions Signup and view all the answers

How many Judges make up the 'Court of Justice'?

27 Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the 'General Court' created in 1988?

Assisting the 'Court of Justice' with its caseload Signup and view all the answers

Who are the 'Advocates-General' in the 'Court of Justice'?

Individuals who present opinions on cases before the Court Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the 'Civil Service Tribunal' established in 2004?

Ruling on disagreements between the EU and its staff Signup and view all the answers

What is the term of office for Judges in the 'Court of Justice'?

6 years Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between a Regulation and a Directive in the EU?

A Directive requires member states to achieve a goal with flexibility, while a Regulation is directly applicable with no need for national legislation. Signup and view all the answers

Which type of EU legislative act allows EU institutions to make suggestions without imposing legal obligations?

Recommendations Signup and view all the answers

What does Direct Effect of EU law refer to?

The direct applicability of EU law on EU citizens regardless of national laws Signup and view all the answers

In what way does Vertical Effect of Direct Effect occur?

Between individuals and the state Signup and view all the answers

Which type of EU legislative act is binding upon those to whom it is specifically addressed?

Decisions Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Horizontal Effect from Vertical Effect of Direct Effect?

Horizontal Effect applies to relations between individuals and the state, while Vertical Effect deals with relations between member states. Signup and view all the answers