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What is the purpose of the Principle of Subsidiarity within the EU framework?
What is the purpose of the Principle of Subsidiarity within the EU framework?
Which mechanism is activated when one-third of national parliaments believe an EU proposal violates dual principles of subsidiarity?
Which mechanism is activated when one-third of national parliaments believe an EU proposal violates dual principles of subsidiarity?
In the context of Qualified Majority Voting, what percentage of member states is required to make a decision?
In the context of Qualified Majority Voting, what percentage of member states is required to make a decision?
Which of the following statements accurately reflects the concept of the Supremacy of EU Law?
Which of the following statements accurately reflects the concept of the Supremacy of EU Law?
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Which treaty established the European Coal and Steel Community, a precursor to the EU?
Which treaty established the European Coal and Steel Community, a precursor to the EU?
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What is the primary role of the Advocate-General in the CJEU?
What is the primary role of the Advocate-General in the CJEU?
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Which Article lays out the procedure for a member state to withdraw from the EU?
Which Article lays out the procedure for a member state to withdraw from the EU?
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What does Article 258 TFEU address?
What does Article 258 TFEU address?
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What is the significance of the Charter of Fundamental Rights in the EU?
What is the significance of the Charter of Fundamental Rights in the EU?
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How is a Blocking Minority defined in the Council of the EU?
How is a Blocking Minority defined in the Council of the EU?
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What does Article 267 TFEU govern?
What does Article 267 TFEU govern?
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Which statement best describes the Area of Freedom, Security, and Justice (AFSJ)?
Which statement best describes the Area of Freedom, Security, and Justice (AFSJ)?
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What mechanism does Article 7 TEU provide?
What mechanism does Article 7 TEU provide?
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What is the purpose of the Directive 2001/29/EC?
What is the purpose of the Directive 2001/29/EC?
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Which principle ensures that EU law does not infringe upon core national constitutional principles?
Which principle ensures that EU law does not infringe upon core national constitutional principles?
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Which directive establishes standards for returning irregular migrants?
Which directive establishes standards for returning irregular migrants?
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Which of the following statements correctly describes the Direct Effect Principle?
Which of the following statements correctly describes the Direct Effect Principle?
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Which directive defines the criteria for granting refugee or subsidiary protection status?
Which directive defines the criteria for granting refugee or subsidiary protection status?
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What is governed by the Dublin Regulation?
What is governed by the Dublin Regulation?
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Which of the following political groups is a significant party in the European Parliament?
Which of the following political groups is a significant party in the European Parliament?
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What does the European Ombudsman investigate?
What does the European Ombudsman investigate?
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The Citizenship of the EU grants nationals of member states which of the following rights?
The Citizenship of the EU grants nationals of member states which of the following rights?
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What is the main goal of the Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP)?
What is the main goal of the Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP)?
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What is the primary role of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR)?
What is the primary role of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR)?
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Which of the following best describes the European Peace Facility?
Which of the following best describes the European Peace Facility?
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Which historic community was established in 1951 to regulate coal and steel industries?
Which historic community was established in 1951 to regulate coal and steel industries?
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What legal action can the European Commission initiate against member states for non-compliance with EU law?
What legal action can the European Commission initiate against member states for non-compliance with EU law?
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Which legislative process involves the European Parliament and the Council of the EU collaboratively making decisions?
Which legislative process involves the European Parliament and the Council of the EU collaboratively making decisions?
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What landmark case affirmed the supremacy of EU law over conflicting national laws?
What landmark case affirmed the supremacy of EU law over conflicting national laws?
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What does the term 'Four Freedoms' refer to in the context of the European Union?
What does the term 'Four Freedoms' refer to in the context of the European Union?
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What principle allows individuals to enforce EU treaty provisions in their national courts?
What principle allows individuals to enforce EU treaty provisions in their national courts?
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In landmark case Coman v. Romania, how was the term 'spouse' interpreted?
In landmark case Coman v. Romania, how was the term 'spouse' interpreted?
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Which agency is responsible for coordinating efforts among member states to combat serious crime and terrorism?
Which agency is responsible for coordinating efforts among member states to combat serious crime and terrorism?
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Which case established the principle of equal pay for equal work under EU law?
Which case established the principle of equal pay for equal work under EU law?
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What clarified the distinction between product requirements and selling arrangements in the free movement of goods?
What clarified the distinction between product requirements and selling arrangements in the free movement of goods?
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What is a significant limitation put forth in the case M.A.S. & M.B. (Taricco II) regarding EU law?
What is a significant limitation put forth in the case M.A.S. & M.B. (Taricco II) regarding EU law?
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Which country opted out of the euro and various justice and home affairs measures before Brexit?
Which country opted out of the euro and various justice and home affairs measures before Brexit?
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The preliminary reference procedure allows national courts to refer questions to which institution?
The preliminary reference procedure allows national courts to refer questions to which institution?
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What concept states that the EU can only act within the competences conferred by member states?
What concept states that the EU can only act within the competences conferred by member states?
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Which case emphasized the importance of respecting fundamental rights in EU law?
Which case emphasized the importance of respecting fundamental rights in EU law?
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What was a significant outcome of the case Soering v.the United Kingdom regarding extradition?
What was a significant outcome of the case Soering v.the United Kingdom regarding extradition?
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Which country opted out of the Charter of Fundamental Rights?
Which country opted out of the Charter of Fundamental Rights?
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Which landmark case established criteria for individual concern in annulment procedures?
Which landmark case established criteria for individual concern in annulment procedures?
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Study Notes
EU Law Glossary
- Advocate-General: Legal advisor in the CJEU, provides non-binding opinions.
- Annulment Procedure (Article 263 TFEU): Allows EU acts to be challenged for legality, including lack of competence or procedural infringement.
- Article 2 TEU: Outlines EU values: human dignity, democracy, rule of law.
- Article 7 TEU: Mechanism for addressing member states breaching EU values, with potential sanctions.
- Article 9 TEU: Establishes EU citizen equality alongside national citizenship.
- Article 13 TEU: Defines EU institutions and their functions.
- Article 17 TEU: Grants the European Commission the role of ensuring EU law enforcement.
- Article 20 TFEU: Establishes EU citizenship alongside national citizenship, including rights like free movement.
- Article 23 TFEU: Grants consular protection to EU citizens in third countries.
- Article 50 TEU: Outlines the procedure for member states to withdraw from the EU.
- Article 258 TFEU: Outlines procedure for handling cases where member states don't comply with EU law.
- Article 260 TFEU: Allows for financial penalties if a member state fails to comply with CJEU rulings.
- Article 267 TFEU: Governs the preliminary reference procedure, enabling national courts to seek guidance from the CJEU.
- Area of Freedom, Security, and Justice (AFSJ): Facilitates cooperation between EU member states on justice and security policies. Key features include judicial cooperation in civil/criminal matters, police cooperation (e.g., Europol), common policies on asylum/immigration/external borders, and fundamental rights protections.
- Blocking Minority: A measure in the Council of the EU is blocked if at least 4 member states representing 35% of the EU population vote against it.
Other Concepts
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Directive: EU legislative act that sets out binding results but allows flexibility in national implementation methods.
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Charter of Fundamental Rights: A binding EU document protecting rights like dignity, freedoms, equality, and justice.
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Chen v. Secretary of State for the Home Department (C-200/02): A case in which EU citizenship granted a child and caregiver the right to reside in another EU state.
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Collective Self-Defense (Article 42.7 TEU): Requires assistance between member states in case of armed aggression situations.
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Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP): Unites EU diplomacy and security policy under one framework.
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Counter-limit Principle: A doctrine used by constitutional courts to ensure EU law does not infringe core national constitutional principles.
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Citizenship of the EU: Rights granted to national citizens of member states, including free movement and participation in political processes.
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Countries in the EU by Accession Year: A listing of countries and their accession dates.
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Dublin Regulation: Outlines which member state is responsible for examining asylum applications.
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European Ombudsman: Investigates complaints of maladministration in EU institutions.
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European Parliament Parties: Political groups in the EP. Examples include EPP, Socialists & Democrats, Renew Europe.
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ECHR (European Convention on Human Rights): Foundational treaty for the Council of Europe protecting civil and political rights.
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European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR): Adjudicates violations of the ECHR by member states.
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European External Action Service (EEAS): EU's diplomatic body managing foreign relations.
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European Peace Facility: Strengthens EU capacity to prevent conflicts and provide military aid to partner nations.
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Europol: EU agency that coordinates member state efforts to combat serious crime and terrorism.
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European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC): First European community (1951) to regulate coal and steel industries.
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European Community (EC): Predecessor to the EU, formed in 1957 focused on economic integration.
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Four Freedoms: Core principles ensuring the free movement of goods, services, capital, and people within the EU.
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Infringement Procedure: Legal action initiated by the European Commission against member states who fail to comply with EU law.
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High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (HR/VP): Manages EU external relations and oversees the CFSP.
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Legislative Procedures: Processes for enacting EU laws, including Ordinary Legislative Procedure and Special Legislative Procedures.
Additional EU Law Concepts
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Ordinary Legislative Procedure: Co-decision process involving the European Parliament and the Council.
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Special Legislative Procedures: Requires approval by either the Parliament or Council (but not both) with limited amendments.
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Landmark Cases CJEU: Important CJEU rulings (examples include Azienda Agricola Monte Arcosu, Costa v. ENEL, Coman v. Romania, and several others, as well as cases like Cassis de Dijon, Van Gend en Loos, and Defrenne).
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Schengen Agreement: Agreement that abolished border controls between participating countries (e.g., visa policies and asylum rules).
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Non-Schengen EU Members: A list of EU members that are not part of the Schengen Area, and other non-EU nations.
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Opt-outs in EU Law: Member state exemptions from specific EU policies or agreements (examples include Denmark, Ireland, Poland, and Hungary in regards to particular EU policies/agreements).
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PESCO (Permanent Structured Cooperation): EU defense collaboration framework among willing member states.
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Preliminary Reference Procedure: Allows national courts to ask the CJEU to interpret or adjudicate EU law.
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Principle of Conferral: EU acts only within limits set by member states' mandates.
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Principle of Proportionality: EU measures are limited to what is necessary to achieve objectives.
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Principle of Subsidiarity: EU intervention only when objectives can't be achieved by member states.
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Primacy of EU Law: EU law prevails over conflicting national laws.
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Qualified Majority Voting (QMV): Decision-making method of member states in the Council. Requires a threshold of member states and populations to support a measure.
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Trilogues: Informal EU negotiations among the European Commission, Parliament, and Council to finalize legislation.
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Treaty on European Union (TEU): Framework for EU principles and objectives.
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Treaties: The Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union and the Treaty of Paris, and Rome with their various provisions, define EU competencies, powers, and operational frameworks.
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Subsidiary Mechanisms: mechanisms in place for EU proposal review, including the yellow and orange card systems.
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Test your knowledge of key EU law terms and articles with this glossary quiz. Learn about important concepts such as Advocate-General, annulment procedures, and EU citizenship rights as you explore the foundational texts and their implications. This quiz is perfect for students and professionals interested in EU law.
