EU Protocols: National Parliaments and Regional Dimension

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What is the purpose of Protocol No 1 annexed to the Treaty of Lisbon?

To encourage national Parliaments' involvement in EU activities (correct)

To consider the regional and local dimension of all draft legislative acts

To regulate the exercise of powers by the European Union

To set bounds on the actions taken by EU institutions

What is the consequence if a proposal breaches the principle of subsidiarity?

The proposal is blocked by the European Commission

The proposal is sent back to the European Parliament for amendments

The proposal must be reviewed and may be maintained, amended, or withdrawn (correct)

The proposal is automatically withdrawn

Which article of the TEU lays down the principle of proportionality?

Article 3

Article 9

Article 7

Article 5 (correct)

What is the main aim of the principle of proportionality?

To set bounds on the actions taken by EU institutions Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Committee of the Regions in case of a breach of the principle of subsidiarity?

To refer an adopted act directly to the Court of Justice of the EU Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Protocol No 2 annexed to the Treaty of Lisbon?

To consider the regional and local dimension of all draft legislative acts Signup and view all the answers

What happens if national Parliaments object to a proposal on the grounds that it breaches the principle of subsidiarity?

The proposal must be reviewed and may be maintained, amended, or withdrawn Signup and view all the answers

What is the relation between the principle of proportionality and the EU's actions?

The EU's actions must be limited to what is necessary to achieve the objectives of the Treaties Signup and view all the answers

What is the principle that prohibits laws from taking effect before they are published?

Principle of legal certainty Signup and view all the answers

According to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, which principle is detailed in Article 191?

Precautionary principle Signup and view all the answers

What is the principle that ensures that actions, decisions, or regulations are not more severe or stricter than necessary?

Principle of proportionality Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a general principle of European Union law?

Subsidiarity principle Signup and view all the answers

What is the principle that ensures that individuals are treated equally and without discrimination?

Principle of non-discrimination Signup and view all the answers

Which principle is related to environmental policy making and risk management?

Precautionary principle Signup and view all the answers

What is the principle that ensures that individuals have the right to a fair trial?

Right to a fair trial Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the principle of proportionality in EU law?

To ensure that actions are not more severe or stricter than necessary Signup and view all the answers

Which area of prevention is mentioned in the text as one of the EU's focuses?

Responsible food labelling Signup and view all the answers

What is the principle of subsidiarity primarily concerned with?

Taking decisions as closely as possible to the citizen Signup and view all the answers

What is the principle of proportionality related to in environmental law?

The principle of subsidiarity Signup and view all the answers

What is the European Year of Cultural Heritage dedicated to?

Preserving Europe's cultural heritage Signup and view all the answers

In which areas do EU programmes help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)?

Access to finance and markets Signup and view all the answers

What is the EU's approach to cultural preservation?

Preserving cultural heritage and supporting the arts Signup and view all the answers

What is the main consideration for EU action according to the principle of subsidiarity?

Whether action at EU level is justified Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary aim of Article 5 of the TEU regarding the principle of subsidiarity?

To ensure that decisions are taken as closely as possible to the citizen Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Protocols Annexed to the Treaty of Lisbon

Protocol No 1 encourages national Parliaments' involvement in EU activities and requires EU documents and proposals to be forwarded promptly to them.
Protocol No 2 requires the Commission to consider the regional and local dimension of all draft legislative acts and to make a detailed statement on how the principle of subsidiarity is respected.

Principles of EU Law

The principle of subsidiarity regulates the exercise of powers by the EU and ensures that decisions are taken as closely as possible to the citizen.
The principle of proportionality sets actions taken by EU institutions within specified bounds and limits them to what is necessary to achieve the objectives of the Treaties.
The principle of proportionality is laid down in Article 5 of the TEU.
General principles of EU law include:

Fundamental Rights

Human rights

Principles of EU Law (continued)

The principle of proportionality: ensures that an action, decision, or regulation is not more severe or stricter than necessary.
The principle of legal certainty: prohibits laws from taking effect before they are published and requires sufficient information to be made public.
The principle of equality before the law
The precautionary principle: an approach to risk management that prioritizes caution when there is a possibility of harm to the public or environment.
The principle of non-discrimination: ensures that persons in the same situation are not treated differently.
The right to a fair trial

EU Policies and Actions

Prevention: touches areas such as vaccination, fighting antimicrobial resistance, actions against cancer, and responsible food labelling.
Industry: EU programmes help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) access finance and markets, and support entrepreneurship, business creation, internationalisation, and growth.
Culture: EU works to preserve Europe's shared cultural heritage and support the arts and creative industries.
Tourism
Education, vocational training, youth, and sport
Civil protection
Administrative cooperation

Principles Governing EU Competences in Environmental Law

The principle of subsidiarity: ensures that decisions are taken as closely as possible to the citizen and that constant checks are made to verify that action at EU level is justified.
The principle of proportionality: limits EU actions to what is necessary to achieve the objectives of the Treaties.

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This quiz covers two key protocols annexed to the Treaty of Lisbon. Protocol No 1 focuses on national Parliaments' involvement in EU activities, while Protocol No 2 addresses the regional and local dimension of draft legislative acts.