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When did the Treaty of Lisbon take effect?

  • 1999
  • 1993
  • 2003
  • 2009 (correct)
  • What does vertical direct effect mean?

    A directive is vertically directly applicable when it is binding to a member state.

    Who are members of the Council of the European Union?

    The governments of the member states are each represented in the council with one delegate.

    How did the EU change over the years to reduce the democratic deficit?

    <p>The Parliament became the dominant institution in the legislative process.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What will the ECJ decide regarding the import of sausages with only 25% meat?

    <p>The measure is a discriminating hindrance, justified with public health and consumer protection.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was held in Überseering?

    <p>The four criteria test applies to the freedom of establishment of companies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the voting rule in the Council of the European Union when the Euro is concerned?

    <p>Qualified majority</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the options of the buyer if a directive is not implemented?

    <p>The buyer can sue for warranties because the directive is directly applicable after the deadline.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does ECSC stand for?

    <p>European Coal and Steel Community</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happened to EFTA?

    <p>EFTA and the EU form the EEA.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was decided in Inspire Art?

    <p>Member States may not impose their domestic company law on companies from other Member States.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following situations is an example of the democratic deficit of the EU?

    <p>Legislative power is transferred to the Council of Ministers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was held by the ECJ in Uberseering?

    <p>The national courts must not apply the company seat principle.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the nature of EU law?

    <p>Supranational law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What new element was introduced by the ECJ in Gebhard?

    <p>The four criteria test was adopted to the freedom of establishment of natural persons.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What legal source provides for the rules on the internal market?

    <p>The Basic Freedoms as set forth in the TFEU.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What new element was introduced by the ECJ in Cassis de Dijon?

    <p>The justification by mandatory requirements of the public interest.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the reasons for the shift of powers from the Member States to the EU?

    <p>Member States transfer powers to the EU either deliberately or for crisis reasons.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which EU institution is part of the executive power?

    <p>The Council of the European Union.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The European Parliament may reject legislation but may not suggest any changes.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the Basic Freedoms prohibit?

    <p>Indistinct hindrances and discriminations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To what respect is there a democratic deficit as the institutions of the EU are concerned?

    <p>The national executive power controls part of the European legislation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the Parliament play within the EU?

    <p>The Parliament has the right to initiate legislation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What policy areas belong exclusively to the EU?

    <p>Internal market, external trade and fisheries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A Belgian consumer can buy products in Portugal without import restrictions.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was the Treaty on European Union signed?

    <p>1992</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a regulation?

    <p>It is secondary EU law based on the treaties and is directly applicable.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are the seats in the European Parliament allocated?

    <p>Each member state forms a constituency, which is allocated a certain number of seats.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was the European Single Market launched?

    <p>1993</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following countries belong to the founding states of the European Economic Community?

    <p>Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Denmark, Germany.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Spanish law requires tobacco retailers to acquire their products from licensees of the State; retailers are prohibited from importing tobacco products. Does this measure fall into the range of a Basic Freedom?

    <p>The measure concerns the free movement of goods.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How were the EU institutions prepared for over 25 member states by the Treaty of Lisbon?

    <p>Qualified majority voting became the standard in the Council.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is part of primary EU law?

    <p>The Treaty on European Union and the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were the achievements of the Treaty of Maastricht?

    <p>Creation of the EU with three columns, introduction of EU citizenship and the principle of subsidiarity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What statements as to the Schengen Area are correct?

    <p>Within the Schengen Area, there are no border controls.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A German engineer seeks employment from a manufacturer in the Netherlands. This is an example of?

    <p>The free movement of workers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happened to the European Coal and Steel Community?

    <p>It was integrated into the EU.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what policy areas is the EU dominant?

    <p>Environment, internal market, and occupational health and safety.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does EEA stand for?

    <p>European Economic Area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was decided by the ECJ in the case of van Duyn?

    <p>Directives are indirectly applicable if they are precise enough and the deadline for implementation has expired.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Britain was the first territory to leave the EU.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who has got the right to propose new legislation?

    <p>The Commission has the right of proposal to initiate legislation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are criteria for supranationalism?

    <p>Decisions are adopted by majority.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The member states have delegated their foreign policy to the EU.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the Basic Freedoms?

    <p>Freedom of goods, workers, services, establishment, and capital.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which institutions act as the legislation?

    <p>The Commission proposes legislation, and the Council and the Parliament pass it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What new element was introduced by the ECJ in Commission v Italy?

    <p>The market access test.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a measure which falls in the scope of the free movement of goods?

    <p>A measure that treats imports less favorably than domestic products.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What function does the TEU have?

    <p>Legal and political functions alike.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What constitutes the qualified majority if the Council acts on a proposal of the Commission?

    <p>55% of the members of the council, representing at least 65% of the population.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does vertical direct effect mean?

    <p>A directive is vertically directly applicable when it is binding to a member state.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did the Treaty of Lisbon take effect?

    <p>2009</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who are members of the Council of the European Union?

    <p>The governments of the member states are each represented in the council with one delegate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the EU change over the years to reduce the democratic deficit?

    <p>The Parliament became the dominant institution in the legislative process.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What will the ECJ decide regarding the Belgian law on sausages?

    <p>The measure hinders the access of British sausages to the Belgian market.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was held in Überseering?

    <p>The four criteria test applies to the freedom of establishment of companies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the voting rule in the Council of the European Union when the Euro is concerned?

    <p>Qualified majority</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the options of the buyer if a member state failed to implement a directive for warranties?

    <p>The buyer can sue for warranties because the directive is directly applicable.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does ECSC stand for?

    <p>European Coal and Steel Community</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happened to EFTA?

    <p>EFTA and the EU form the EEA.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was decided in Inspire Art?

    <p>Member States may not impose their domestic company law on companies from other Member States.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following situations is an example of the democratic deficit of the EU?

    <p>Legislative power is transferred to the Council of Ministers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was held by the ECJ in Uberseering?

    <p>National courts must not apply the company seat principle.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the nature of EU law?

    <p>Supranational law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What new element was introduced by the ECJ in Gebhard?

    <p>Four criteria test for the freedom of establishment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What legal source provides for the rules on the internal market?

    <p>The Basic Freedoms as set forth in the TFEU</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What new element was introduced by the ECJ in Cassis de Dijon?

    <p>Justification by mandatory requirements of the public interest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the reasons for the shift of powers from the Member States to the EU?

    <p>Deliberate transfer for workload reduction or crisis response</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which EU institution is part of the executive power?

    <p>The European Council</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is incorrect regarding the ordinary legislative procedure?

    <p>European Parliament may reject legislation but cannot suggest changes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the Basic Freedoms prohibit?

    <p>Indistinct hindrances and discriminations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To what respect is there a democratic deficit related to EU institutions?

    <p>One man one vote principle is violated, larger states outweigh smaller ones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the Parliament play within the EU?

    <p>Parliament forms dominant chamber and has right to initiate legislation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following policy areas that belong exclusively to the EU:

    <p>Internal market = Exclusivity External trade = Exclusivity Fisheries = Exclusivity Competition = Exclusivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by a request for preliminary ruling?

    <p>National courts ask the Court of the EU for preliminary ruling on EU law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A Belgian consumer can buy products in Portugal without import restrictions.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was the Treaty on European Union signed?

    <p>1992</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a regulation?

    <p>Secondary EU law based on treaties, directly applicable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are the seats in the European Parliament allocated?

    <p>Each member state forms a constituency, allocated seats in direct proportion to population</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was the European Single Market launched?

    <p>1993</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which countries belong to the founding states of the European Economic Community?

    <p>Netherlands, Belgium, Italy, Germany, France</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Spanish law requires tobacco retailers to acquire products from State licensees. Does this fall within Basic Freedoms?

    <p>Concerns free movement of goods, hindering access to Spanish market.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How were EU institutions prepared for over 25 member states by the Treaty of Lisbon?

    <p>Rotation system introduced for the Commission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is part of primary EU law?

    <p>Treaty on European Union and Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were the achievements of the Treaty of Maastricht?

    <p>Creation of the EC and introduction of EU citizenship</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What statements regarding the Schengen Area are correct?

    <p>No border controls, exceptions may apply; Great Britain, Ireland, Cyprus not in Schengen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A German engineer seeks employment in the Netherlands. What does this represent?

    <p>Free movement of workers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happened to the European Coal and Steel Community?

    <p>Integrated into the EU</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what policy areas is the EU dominant?

    <p>Environment, internal market, and occupational health and safety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does EEA stand for?

    <p>European Economic Area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was decided by the ECJ in the case of van Duyn?

    <p>Directives are indirectly applicable if precise enough and deadline expired</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Britain was the first territory to leave the EU.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who has the right to propose new legislation?

    <p>The Commission has the right of proposal to initiate legislation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are criteria for supranationalism?

    <p>Own institutions, states transferred their sovereignty, decisions adopted by majority</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The member states have delegated their foreign policy to the EU.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the Basic Freedoms?

    <p>Freedom of goods, workers, services, establishment, and capital</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which institutions act as the legislation?

    <p>The Commission proposing legislation, and the Council and Parliament passing it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What new element was introduced by the ECJ in Commission v Italy?

    <p>Market access test</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a measure that falls under the scope of free movement of goods?

    <p>Treats imports differently than domestic products, hindering access</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What function does the TEU have?

    <p>Legal and political functions; member states can be excluded for breach of principles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What constitutes the qualified majority if the Council acts on a proposal of the Commission?

    <p>55% of council members, at least 15 members, representing 65% of population</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What elements belong to the 4-criteria-test?

    <p>Restriction, mandatory requirement, proportional, necessary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what policy areas is the EU dominant?

    <p>Environment, Internal Market, transport</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A Polish lawyer, having her office in Poland, offers legal advice to a Croatian seller. What does this represent?

    <p>Freedom to provide services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many official languages has the EU?

    <p>24, among which English, French, and German are procedural languages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Uberseering Case

    • The ECJ ruled that national courts must not apply the company seat principle.
    • The company seat principle is deemed neither justifiable nor necessary as it could be achieved through less restrictive means.

    Nature of EU Law

    • EU law is characterized as supranational law, meaning it transcends national laws.

    Gebhard Case

    • Introduced the four criteria test to assess the freedom of establishment of natural persons within the EU.
    • Rules governing the internal market are established by regulations, directives, and the Basic Freedoms outlined in the TFEU.

    Cassis de Dijon Case

    • Introduced justification by mandatory requirements of the public interest as a legal concept.

    Shift of Powers to the EU

    • Member States may transfer powers to the EU either deliberately due to political visions or in response to crises and citizens' actions before the ECJ.

    Executive Power in the EU

    • The Council of the European Union is part of the EU's executive branch.

    Ordinary Legislative Procedure

    • The European Parliament can suggest changes to legislation and collaborates as an equal partner with the Council of the European Union.

    Basic Freedoms

    • Basic Freedoms prohibit hindrances, including direct and indirect discrimination.

    Democratic Deficit in EU Institutions

    • The "one man one vote" principle is challenged, as larger member state voters have more influence compared to smaller states due to voting weight in the Council and Parliament.

    Role of the Parliament in the EU

    • The European Parliament is part of the legislative framework and has the authority to initiate legislation.

    Areas of Exclusive EU Competence

    • Competences monopolized by the EU include the internal market, external trade, and fisheries.

    Preliminary Ruling Request

    • National courts request preliminary rulings from the Court of the EU concerning EU law interpretation before resuming court proceedings.

    Free Movement of Goods

    • A Belgian consumer purchasing products in Portugal illustrates the principle of free movement of goods.

    Treaty on European Union

    • The Treaty on European Union was signed in 1992.

    Definition of Regulation

    • Regulations are secondary EU laws that are directly applicable across Member States.

    Seats in the European Parliament

    • Allocated based on a member state's population, ensuring larger states have more representation.

    Launch of the European Single Market

    • The European Single Market was officially launched in 1993.

    Founding States of the European Economic Community

    • Founding states included Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands.

    Spanish Tobacco Regulation

    • Spanish law requiring retailers to source products from licensed state vendors may impede free movement of goods.

    EU Institutions Preparedness Post-Lisbon Treaty

    • A rotation system in the Commission was implemented to accommodate over 25 member states.

    Primary EU Law

    • Comprises the Treaty on European Union and the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.

    Achievements of the Treaty of Maastricht

    • Established the EU framework with three pillars, introduced EU citizenship, and implemented the principle of subsidiarity.

    Schengen Area Details

    • The Schengen Area allows for free movement without border checks but has exceptions; countries like the UK and Ireland are not part of it.

    Free Movement of Workers

    • A German engineer seeking employment in the Netherlands is an example of the free movement of workers.

    European Coal and Steel Community

    • The Community was integrated into the EU framework, ceasing to exist as a separate entity.

    Dominance of EU Policy Areas

    • EU dominance is primarily noted in areas such as competition, transport, and the environment.

    EEA Definition

    • EEA stands for European Economic Area.

    van Duyn Case Rulings

    • The ECJ affirmed that directives can be indirectly applicable if precise and past the implementation deadline.

    Brexit Context

    • Great Britain officially left the EU on February 29, 2020; Greenland previously left the EEC in 1985.

    Right to Propose Legislation

    • The Commission holds the right to propose new legislation which is then passed by the Council and Parliament.

    Criteria for Supranationalism

    • Supranationalism involves states transferring partial sovereignty, decisions made by majority, and the existence of independent institutions.

    Foreign Policy Delegation

    • Member States retain sovereignty over their foreign policy, coordinating efforts through the High Representative for Foreign Affairs.

    Basic Freedoms Explained

    • The Basic Freedoms include the free movement of goods, workers, services, establishment, and capital.

    Legislative Process in the EU

    • The legislative framework involves the Commission proposing laws and both the Council and Parliament passing them.

    Elements of the 4-Criteria Test

    • Elements include discrimination, mandatory requirements of public interest, proportionality, and necessity.

    EU Language Context

    • The EU has 24 official languages, including English, French, and German as procedural languages.

    Vertical Direct Effect

    • Vertical direct effect pertains to directives being enforceable by individuals against Member States in court.

    Treaty of Lisbon Implementation

    • The Treaty of Lisbon became effective in 2009.

    Membership of the Council of the European Union

    • Each Member State is represented by one delegate, typically a minister, in the Council.

    Reducing the Democratic Deficit

    • The Parliament's legislative power increased, enhancing its role to represent EU citizens and reducing the democratic deficit.### Belgian Sausage Regulation
    • Belgian law mandates sausages to contain at least 97% meat.
    • An English producer's sausages had only 25% meat, leading to prohibition of imports into Belgium.
    • The case raised questions regarding the permissibility of this regulation under EU law.

    ECJ Decision Factors

    • Discriminating Hindrance (First Level): Justifed for public health and consumer protection, yet deemed unnecessary as an alternative information model exists.
    • Indistinct Hindrance (Second Level): Also justified for public health and consumer protection; deemed adequate but not necessary due to less restrictive alternatives.
    • Hindrance to Market Access (Third Level): Necessary for public health; however, the information model remains less restrictive, complicating adequacy.

    Überseering Case

    • Established proportionality test for freedom of establishment.
    • Confirmed application of four criteria test for the free movement of workers.
    • Market access test relevant to the free movement of services.
    • Freedom of establishment criteria apply to companies.

    Voting Rules in the Council of the European Union

    • Qualified Majority: The common rule for votes concerning the Euro.

    Buyer Rights Under Directive

    • Directive mandates a two-year warranty for defective goods; national law only provides one year.
    • Buyer options include:
      • Cannot sue after one year as the directive is not directly applicable post-deadline; may seek damages from the member state.
      • Can sue for warranties if the directive is deemed directly applicable post-deadline, while also pursuing damages against the member state.
      • Cannot sue for warranties as the directive is not applicable; no claim for damages against the member state.
      • Options include suing the member state or requesting warranties tied to the directive.

    ECSC Definition

    • ECSC stands for European Coal and Steel Community.

    EFTA Status

    • EFTA (European Free Trade Association) cooperates with the EU to form the EEA (European Economic Area).
    • EFTA remains operational and is not dissolved.

    Inspire Art Case Findings

    • Member States cannot impose national company law on foreign companies from other Member States.
    • The founding seat principle must be adhered to by Member States.
    • Movement of administrative seats by domestic companies to other Member States cannot be hindered.
    • Member States are required to apply the company seat principle.

    EU Democratic Deficit

    • Key examples include legislative power being transferred to the Council of Ministers, raising concerns about democratic accountability.

    Uberseering Case

    • The ECJ ruled that national courts must not apply the company seat principle.
    • The company seat principle is deemed neither justifiable nor necessary as it could be achieved through less restrictive means.

    Nature of EU Law

    • EU law is characterized as supranational law, meaning it transcends national laws.

    Gebhard Case

    • Introduced the four criteria test to assess the freedom of establishment of natural persons within the EU.
    • Rules governing the internal market are established by regulations, directives, and the Basic Freedoms outlined in the TFEU.

    Cassis de Dijon Case

    • Introduced justification by mandatory requirements of the public interest as a legal concept.

    Shift of Powers to the EU

    • Member States may transfer powers to the EU either deliberately due to political visions or in response to crises and citizens' actions before the ECJ.

    Executive Power in the EU

    • The Council of the European Union is part of the EU's executive branch.

    Ordinary Legislative Procedure

    • The European Parliament can suggest changes to legislation and collaborates as an equal partner with the Council of the European Union.

    Basic Freedoms

    • Basic Freedoms prohibit hindrances, including direct and indirect discrimination.

    Democratic Deficit in EU Institutions

    • The "one man one vote" principle is challenged, as larger member state voters have more influence compared to smaller states due to voting weight in the Council and Parliament.

    Role of the Parliament in the EU

    • The European Parliament is part of the legislative framework and has the authority to initiate legislation.

    Areas of Exclusive EU Competence

    • Competences monopolized by the EU include the internal market, external trade, and fisheries.

    Preliminary Ruling Request

    • National courts request preliminary rulings from the Court of the EU concerning EU law interpretation before resuming court proceedings.

    Free Movement of Goods

    • A Belgian consumer purchasing products in Portugal illustrates the principle of free movement of goods.

    Treaty on European Union

    • The Treaty on European Union was signed in 1992.

    Definition of Regulation

    • Regulations are secondary EU laws that are directly applicable across Member States.

    Seats in the European Parliament

    • Allocated based on a member state's population, ensuring larger states have more representation.

    Launch of the European Single Market

    • The European Single Market was officially launched in 1993.

    Founding States of the European Economic Community

    • Founding states included Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands.

    Spanish Tobacco Regulation

    • Spanish law requiring retailers to source products from licensed state vendors may impede free movement of goods.

    EU Institutions Preparedness Post-Lisbon Treaty

    • A rotation system in the Commission was implemented to accommodate over 25 member states.

    Primary EU Law

    • Comprises the Treaty on European Union and the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.

    Achievements of the Treaty of Maastricht

    • Established the EU framework with three pillars, introduced EU citizenship, and implemented the principle of subsidiarity.

    Schengen Area Details

    • The Schengen Area allows for free movement without border checks but has exceptions; countries like the UK and Ireland are not part of it.

    Free Movement of Workers

    • A German engineer seeking employment in the Netherlands is an example of the free movement of workers.

    European Coal and Steel Community

    • The Community was integrated into the EU framework, ceasing to exist as a separate entity.

    Dominance of EU Policy Areas

    • EU dominance is primarily noted in areas such as competition, transport, and the environment.

    EEA Definition

    • EEA stands for European Economic Area.

    van Duyn Case Rulings

    • The ECJ affirmed that directives can be indirectly applicable if precise and past the implementation deadline.

    Brexit Context

    • Great Britain officially left the EU on February 29, 2020; Greenland previously left the EEC in 1985.

    Right to Propose Legislation

    • The Commission holds the right to propose new legislation which is then passed by the Council and Parliament.

    Criteria for Supranationalism

    • Supranationalism involves states transferring partial sovereignty, decisions made by majority, and the existence of independent institutions.

    Foreign Policy Delegation

    • Member States retain sovereignty over their foreign policy, coordinating efforts through the High Representative for Foreign Affairs.

    Basic Freedoms Explained

    • The Basic Freedoms include the free movement of goods, workers, services, establishment, and capital.

    Legislative Process in the EU

    • The legislative framework involves the Commission proposing laws and both the Council and Parliament passing them.

    Elements of the 4-Criteria Test

    • Elements include discrimination, mandatory requirements of public interest, proportionality, and necessity.

    EU Language Context

    • The EU has 24 official languages, including English, French, and German as procedural languages.

    Vertical Direct Effect

    • Vertical direct effect pertains to directives being enforceable by individuals against Member States in court.

    Treaty of Lisbon Implementation

    • The Treaty of Lisbon became effective in 2009.

    Membership of the Council of the European Union

    • Each Member State is represented by one delegate, typically a minister, in the Council.

    Reducing the Democratic Deficit

    • The Parliament's legislative power increased, enhancing its role to represent EU citizens and reducing the democratic deficit.### Belgian Sausage Regulation
    • Belgian law mandates sausages to contain at least 97% meat.
    • An English producer's sausages had only 25% meat, leading to prohibition of imports into Belgium.
    • The case raised questions regarding the permissibility of this regulation under EU law.

    ECJ Decision Factors

    • Discriminating Hindrance (First Level): Justifed for public health and consumer protection, yet deemed unnecessary as an alternative information model exists.
    • Indistinct Hindrance (Second Level): Also justified for public health and consumer protection; deemed adequate but not necessary due to less restrictive alternatives.
    • Hindrance to Market Access (Third Level): Necessary for public health; however, the information model remains less restrictive, complicating adequacy.

    Überseering Case

    • Established proportionality test for freedom of establishment.
    • Confirmed application of four criteria test for the free movement of workers.
    • Market access test relevant to the free movement of services.
    • Freedom of establishment criteria apply to companies.

    Voting Rules in the Council of the European Union

    • Qualified Majority: The common rule for votes concerning the Euro.

    Buyer Rights Under Directive

    • Directive mandates a two-year warranty for defective goods; national law only provides one year.
    • Buyer options include:
      • Cannot sue after one year as the directive is not directly applicable post-deadline; may seek damages from the member state.
      • Can sue for warranties if the directive is deemed directly applicable post-deadline, while also pursuing damages against the member state.
      • Cannot sue for warranties as the directive is not applicable; no claim for damages against the member state.
      • Options include suing the member state or requesting warranties tied to the directive.

    ECSC Definition

    • ECSC stands for European Coal and Steel Community.

    EFTA Status

    • EFTA (European Free Trade Association) cooperates with the EU to form the EEA (European Economic Area).
    • EFTA remains operational and is not dissolved.

    Inspire Art Case Findings

    • Member States cannot impose national company law on foreign companies from other Member States.
    • The founding seat principle must be adhered to by Member States.
    • Movement of administrative seats by domestic companies to other Member States cannot be hindered.
    • Member States are required to apply the company seat principle.

    EU Democratic Deficit

    • Key examples include legislative power being transferred to the Council of Ministers, raising concerns about democratic accountability.

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