EU Law and Freedom of Establishment Quiz

The right of EU citizens to set up and run businesses or professional practices in any other EU country.

A treaty article guaranteeing the freedom of establishment for EU citizens, allowing them to work and set up businesses in any EU country.

The body responsible for regulating the legal profession in Germany. It sets the requirements for lawyers to practice in the country.

The right to establish a business or professional practice is not absolute and can be restricted if the limitations are justified by public interest objectives.

The difference in legal systems between Ireland and Germany requires Aoife to undertake further legal education in Germany.

To protect German clients, Aoife must demonstrate proficiency in the German language, ensuring effective communication and legal representation.

A requirement for Aoife to work under the supervision of a qualified German lawyer for a set period, ensuring practice and integration in the German legal system.

The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) interprets and ensures compliance with EU law, including the freedom of establishment.

An individual is only considered 'of individual concern' if they are uniquely affected by an act, meaning their situation is distinct from everyone else's.

A legal action to overturn a decision made by an EU institution due to a violation of EU law. It's like a legal appeal to ensure EU rules are upheld.

The EU institution that adopted a measure acted outside the powers granted to it by the treaties. It's like acting outside your job description.

Improper procedures were followed during the decision-making process, like failing to consult required parties or providing insufficient reasoning.

A measure violates EU treaties, fundamental rights, or general principles of EU law, such as proportionality. It's like breaking EU rules or principles.

A measure is adopted for a purpose different from the one stated. It's like using a hammer for a screwdriver.

Regulations, directives, decisions, etc. These are legally binding acts by EU institutions that have consequences.

The CJEU's decision to overturn an EU measure means it is considered invalid from the moment it was adopted.

This principle ensures the EU only acts when necessary to achieve its goals, preventing overregulation and unnecessary interference in Member States' affairs.

This principle ensures that EU action is taken only when it is more effective than action taken at the national, regional, or local level.

This principle states that the EU has only those powers explicitly conferred upon it by the Member States through the Treaties. This means the EU's powers are limited and defined.

Areas where the EU has the exclusive right to legislate, such as customs union, competition policy, and monetary policy.

Areas where the EU and Member States share legislative competences, such as the environment, transport, and energy.

Areas where the EU can support Member States through funding and programmes, but has no legislative authority, such as culture, education, or tourism.

The perceived lack of democratic accountability in EU decision-making, where citizens feel distant from the institutions that affect their lives.

The ongoing tensions between the EU and its Member States regarding the division of powers and national sovereignty.

The right of EU citizens to freely move and live in any EU country. Includes the right to work in any Member State.

A legal act that sets out the rights of EU citizens and their family members to move and reside freely within the EU.

The principle that prohibits discrimination based on nationality or type of business.

A French citizen has the right to live and work in Italy based on EU law.

Pauline's American husband has the right to live in Italy with her, but he must meet certain requirements.

The Italian government's decision to reduce funding for grassroots rugby might violate EU law if it disadvantages rugby businesses compared to other sports.

Refusing to grant a residence permit to Pauline's husband could violate EU law, as he meets the requirements.

The right for EU nationals to work and live freely within the EU, prohibiting discrimination based on nationality.

Prohibits treating EU citizens less favorably than nationals of the host country after they exercise their right to free movement.

EU citizens who have worked for at least a year in a host state and involuntarily lost their jobs can claim unemployment benefits.

EU citizens who are economically active (working or self-employed) in a Member State have the right to receive social benefits on an equal footing with nationals.

This case established that EU citizens who have lawfully resided in a Member State for a sufficient period can claim unemployment benefits, regardless of their nationality.

EU law may allow Mary, an Irish national, to claim unemployment benefits in France, despite not being a French national, based on her previous work experience and EU regulations.

EU law may allow Mary to practice law in France under certain conditions. She needs to pass the French bar exam and can't be discriminated against because of her nationality.

EU law, particularly the Freedom of Movement for Workers and the Free Movement Directive, might provide Mary with the legal basis to pursue her professional goals in France, despite being an Irish national.

The right of EU citizens to freely move and reside within the EU. This case involved a German family denied residence in the UK, with the Court ruling that the UK's action violated EU law.

Measures taken by Member States in their public role (e.g., protecting public health, environment, or national security).

The principle that any national regulation restricting the internal market must be necessary and proportionate, meaning it must be the least restrictive way to achieve a legitimate objective.

EU law requires that public measures do not excessively impede the free movement of goods, services, workers, and capital. They must be justified and proportionate to the objective they aim to achieve.

A CJEU ruling where Italy imposed discriminatory taxes on foreign products, hindering foreign services. The Court found that such measures distorting competition are incompatible with EU objectives.

Public measures must not create barriers to trade, services, or movement within the EU. They must be justified and proportionate to the objective they aim to achieve.

The principle of proportionality requires that national measures must not be too restrictive or go beyond what is necessary to achieve a specific objective. This ensures that the internal market is not unduly hampered by national legislation.

National measures that restrict the internal market must be necessary and proportionate. They must pursue a legitimate objective and be the least restrictive means of achieving that objective.