European Integration Block 3.3

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According to the text, which principle guides the EU's action on the international scene?

Democracy, the rule of law, and human rights (correct)

Economic prosperity and trade liberalization

Military intervention and security alliances

Sovereignty and non-interference

Which article of the TEU defines who can belong to the Union of values?

Article 7

Article 2 (correct)

Article 3

Article 49

What is the basis for assessing whether candidate countries make progress on the values of the EU?

Economic growth and trade agreements

Respect for international law and sovereignty

Adherence to military alliances and defense cooperation

Commitment to promoting human rights and fundamental freedoms (correct)

Which of the following is considered a value in the EU Treaties?

Social justice and protection Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, which principle is not considered a value in the EU Treaties?

Profit maximization Signup and view all the answers

What does Article 7(1) and (2) TEU refer to?

Enforcement measures prior to accession Signup and view all the answers

Which tool is used for infringement actions by the European Commission against Member States?

EU Conditionality Regulation Signup and view all the answers

What do preliminary references from national courts to the CJEU refer to?

Interpretation of EU law by the CJEU Signup and view all the answers

Which principle is mentioned in the text as a challenge of enforcement prior to accession?

Sound financial management Signup and view all the answers

What does Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2020/2092 relate to?

Protection of the Union budget Signup and view all the answers

What principle is emphasized in Article 3 TEU?

Social justice and protection Signup and view all the answers

What does Article 49 TEU pertain to?

The values referred to in Article 2, for membership application Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following values is NOT listed in Article 2 TEU as a fundamental value of the European Union?

Equality between Member States Signup and view all the answers

How many values are explicitly mentioned in Article 2 TEU as fundamental values of the European Union?

Six Signup and view all the answers

According to Article 2 TEU, which of the following is considered common to the Member States of the European Union?

Tolerance and justice Signup and view all the answers

Which treaty inserted the values listed in Article 2 TEU?

Lisbon Treaty Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was previously referred to as 'principles' in EU treaties before being included as values in Article 2 TEU?

Rule of law Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the values listed in Article 2 TEU for the European Union?

They represent universal values applicable globally Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT among the fundamental values of the European Union according to Article 2 TEU?

Promotion of economic competitiveness Signup and view all the answers

What term was used for some of the values included in Article 2 TEU prior to their formal recognition as fundamental values?

'Underlying principles' Signup and view all the answers

'The Union is founded on the values of respect for human dignity, freedom, democracy, equality, the rule of law and respect for human rights.' According to this statement, which value is not explicitly mentioned in Article 2 TEU?

'Respect for human rights' Signup and view all the answers

'The EU is a 'values missionary' - how 'European' or how 'universal' are they?' What is the main focus of this question?

'The dissemination of EU values' Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Guiding Principles and Values

The EU's action on the international scene is guided by the principle of democracy.
Article 2 TEU defines who can belong to the Union of values, emphasizing respect for human dignity, freedom, democracy, equality, the rule of law, and respect for human rights.

Values and Principles

Progress on EU values is assessed based on candidate countries' adherence to these principles.
The EU Treaties consider democracy, equality, and human rights as values.
The principle of solidarity is not considered a value in the EU Treaties.

Enforcement and Infringement

Article 7(1) and (2) TEU refer to the procedure for determining the existence of a clear risk of a serious breach of EU values.
The European Commission uses infringement actions against Member States for non-compliance.
Preliminary references from national courts to the CJEU refer to the clarification of EU law.

Challenges and Emphasis

The principle of enforcement is a challenge prior to accession.
Article 3 TEU emphasizes the principle of democracy.
Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2020/2092 relates to budgetary discipline.

Accession and Fundamental Values

Article 49 TEU pertains to the accession of new Member States.
The value of solidarity is not listed in Article 2 TEU as a fundamental value of the EU.
Six values are explicitly mentioned in Article 2 TEU as fundamental values of the European Union.
The values listed in Article 2 TEU are common to the Member States.
The Lisbon Treaty inserted the values listed in Article 2 TEU.
Some of the values included in Article 2 TEU were previously referred to as 'principles' in EU treaties.
The values listed in Article 2 TEU are significant for the EU's identity and unity.

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Test your knowledge on the legal-political foundations of the European Union, focusing on the fundamental values outlined in Article 2 of the TEU and other values in the EU Treaties. Explore the challenges of enforcement and gain insights into the foundational principles of the EU.