EU Law Foundations Quiz

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Explain the historical foundation and early efforts towards European integration mentioned in the text.

The historical foundation and early efforts towards European integration include events such as Victor Hugo's call for the 'United States of Europe' in 1849, post-World War II developments such as the Schuman Declaration, and the context of addressing the 'German question'.

Discuss the major changes brought about by the Lisbon Treaty.

The major changes brought about by the Lisbon Treaty include the continued enlargement of the EU, making it a union of 28 (27 since 2020), and the introduction of theories of EU integration. It also led to significant changes in the hierarchy of norms and the process of treaty changes.

What are the three main sources of the EU legal order mentioned in the text?

The three main sources of the EU legal order mentioned in the text are primary law, secondary law, and 'tertiary law'.

Explain the concept of 'Pillar structure' as referred to in the text.

<p>The 'Pillar structure' refers to the division of the European Union's activities into three pillars: the European Communities pillar, the Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP) pillar, and the Police and Judicial Cooperation in Criminal Matters (PJCC) pillar, which was introduced by the Maastricht Treaty in 1992.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the basic facts about the Eurozone and the Schengen Area mentioned in the text?

<p>The Eurozone refers to the group of European Union (EU) member countries that have adopted the euro (€) as their official currency. The Schengen Area is a zone comprising 26 European countries that have abolished passport and all other types of border control at their mutual borders.</p> Signup and view all the answers