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What treaty marked the creation of the European Union?

  • Lisbon Treaty
  • Treaty of Rome
  • Treaty of Maastricht (correct)
  • Paris Treaty
  • Which countries joined the EU during the 2004 Eastern enlargement?

  • UK, Ireland, and Denmark
  • Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania (correct)
  • Austria, Sweden, and Finland
  • Greece, Spain, and Portugal
  • Which of the following is NOT a founding state of the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC)?

  • Germany
  • Luxembourg
  • Italy
  • Spain (correct)
  • What year was the Lisbon Treaty enacted, affirming the legal foundation of the EU?

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

    Which of the following principles is NOT included in Article 2 TEU as a value of the EU?

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

    Which country held the EU presidency when Austria applied to join the union?

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

    What was the result of the 1975 referendum in the UK?

    <p>UK remained in the EU</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following countries did NOT join the EU in 1995?

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

    What was the main reason Italy provided for missing the transposition deadline for Directive 70/458/EEC?

    <p>A thorough study and consultations were needed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Italy justify its failure to transpose the directive on time?

    <p>There was a government crisis affecting legislation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the EU's sixth VAT Directive 77/388 change regarding VAT?

    <p>It exempted certain activities from VAT.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the consequence for Germany not implementing the VAT directive by its deadline?

    <p>Miss Becker was denied tax exemption for her 1979 sales.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What argument did Italy present regarding the transposition deadline being too short?

    <p>Other member states were also unable to meet it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action did the Commission take against Italy in June 1975?

    <p>Brought an action before the ECJ.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the main implications of Germany's late implementation of the VAT law?

    <p>Germany benefitted from its own violation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true regarding the implementation timeline of the VAT directive?

    <p>Germany failed to implement the directive by the specified date.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary intention of Article 45 TFEU regarding workers within the Union?

    <p>To allow workers to be employed without any discrimination based on nationality.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the ECJ's Gebhard Formula, what constitutes a measure that impedes freedom of movement?

    <p>Non-discriminatory measures that can lead to less attractiveness for workers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following actions is NOT encompassed by the rights granted under Article 45 TFEU?

    <p>Working exclusively in the public service sector.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What justification was given by Belgium for refusing Ms. Adoui a residence permit?

    <p>She worked in a morally questionable establishment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key limitation of the freedom of movement principle as stated in Article 45 TFEU?

    <p>Freedom of movement is subject to limitations justified on grounds of public policy, security, or health.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of measures does the Graf-Case define as needing 'minimum concrete gravity' to impact workers' decisions?

    <p>Measures that hypothetically affect workers' decisions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential issue regarding the justification for public security in relation to worker mobility?

    <p>It must depend on how a former crime influences public security.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a broad definition of measures that could affect the freedom of movement for workers?

    <p>Administrative barriers that complicate employment applications.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly defines 'establishment'?

    <p>It includes legal persons and self-employed individuals regardless of nationality.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of economic activity that qualifies as 'establishment'?

    <p>Offering services as a self-employed architect.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about the restrictions on the freedom of establishment is correct?

    <p>Art. 51 prohibits restrictions on freedom of establishment for nationals of Member States.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the right to secondary establishment mean for companies?

    <p>Companies have the right to set up branches in other Member States.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following does NOT fall under the definition of 'establishment'?

    <p>Setting up a personal blog without any monetization intention.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which principle is reflected in Art. 54 regarding companies within the EU?

    <p>Companies formed under Member State law are treated like their national persons.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement correctly describes the economic activity requirement for 'establishment'?

    <p>Any activity that involves selling goods or services can qualify.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who can be an addressee of the restrictions on freedom of establishment?

    <p>Both private individuals and Member States when equivalent to state measures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes a service from establishment under the provided definitions?

    <p>Services are characterized by their temporary nature.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT considered a 'service' according to the definitions provided?

    <p>Permanent government positions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of the freedom to provide services, who can pursue activities in another Member State?

    <p>Any legal or natural person providing services.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary criterion that differentiates between services and establishment?

    <p>The duration and permanence of the activity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which scenario exemplifies passive freedom to provide services?

    <p>A German tourist enjoying an attraction in Austria.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When offering services in other countries while established in Austria, what type of freedom is being utilized?

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

    What is the exception listed in the service definition?

    <p>Official authority.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the concept of 'services' relate to market freedoms?

    <p>It encompasses all activities not covered by the other freedoms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes pharmacists from non-pharmacists in operating a pharmacy?

    <p>Pharmacists are presumed to operate from a professional viewpoint.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What risk may arise from a pharmacy operated by a non-pharmacist?

    <p>Compromise in public health and medicinal product quality.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following might help mitigate risks associated with non-pharmacist operated pharmacies?

    <p>Requiring the presence of a pharmacist in the pharmacy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why might insurance not be an effective solution for pharmacies operated by non-pharmacists?

    <p>Insurance only compensates after harm occurs, not preventing actions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential consequence of pharmacists being employed under an operator?

    <p>They may face challenges opposing operator's instructions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the profit motive affect non-pharmacists compared to self-employed pharmacists?

    <p>Non-pharmacists' profit motives are not tempered by professional standards.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one argument against non-pharmacist-operated pharmacies?

    <p>They do not provide necessary safeguards for public health.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What might a Member State believe about legislative rules regarding pharmacists operated by non-pharmacists?

    <p>They might not be observed due to profit-driven motives.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    What is the European Union?

    • A state needs three elements: territory, people (citizenship), and powers (legislation and enforcement).
    • The EU does not have a territory of its own; its territory is the territory of its member states.
    • There is no EU citizenship, but member states give citizens rights like working, studying, and traveling.
    • The EU makes rules, but member states give the EU the authority to do this.
    • The EU is an international organization, but it has significant power.

    What is the EU?

    • The EU has 27 member states.
    • 20 eurozone countries use the euro currency.
    • 448 million inhabitants.
    • GDP roughly 17 trillion euros.
    • Annual budget about 140 billion euros.

    Principles of the EU

    • Supranationality: Member states give the EU the power to make decisions.
    • Rule of Law: EU laws are binding for all member states.
    • Subsidiarity: The EU only intervenes when a problem cannot be solved at a lower level.
    • Solidarity: Wealthy member states support poorer member states.
    • Degressive Proportionality: Smaller states have proportionally more power than larger ones.
    • Compromise: EU decisions often involve compromise to reach consensus.

    History of the EU

    • 1952: European Coal and Steel Community established.
    • 1958: European Economic Community (EEC) and European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) established.
    • 1973: UK, Ireland, and Denmark joined the EU.
    • 1981: Greece joined the EU.
    • 1986: Spain and Portugal joined the EU.
    • 1993: Treaty on European Union signed, creating the European Union.
    • 1995: Austria, Finland, and Sweden joined the EU.
    • 2002: Eurozone established.
    • 2004: Central and Eastern European countries joined the EU.
    • 2007: Bulgaria and Romania joined the EU.
    • 2013: Croatia joined the EU.
    • 2016: UK voted to leave the EU (Brexit).

    Institutions of the EU

    • European Commission: Proposes legislation.
    • European Parliament: Co-legislates with the Council of the EU.
    • Council of the EU: Co-legislates with the European Parliament.
    • Court of Justice of the European Union: Interprets EU law.

    Accession criteria

    • Political Criteria: Respect for human rights and democracy
    • Economic Criteria: Stable market economy
    • Legislature Criteria: Ability to incorporate EU law

    EU withdrawal

    • 2 year period to leave the EU.
    • Need to sign agreements.

    EU Law

    • Primary Law: Treaties that establish the EU (TEU and TFEU).
    • Secondary Law: Regulations and directives created by EU institutions.
    • Regulations: Directly applicable in all member states.
    • Directives: Require member states to implement them into their national laws.

    EU Law Hierarchy

    • EU primary law is the most important.
    • EU secondary law is the next level.
    • National law sits at the bottom.

    Free Movement of Goods, Persons, Capital, and Services

    • Goods: No restrictions on the movement of goods between member states.
    • Persons: Free movement of workers and establishment.
    • Capital: Free movement of capital between member states.
    • Services: Free movement of services (e.g., professional services) between member states.

    Justification for restrictions on free movement

    • Public morality/health/safety.
    • Environmental protection/consumer protection
    • Fiscal supervision/fairness of commercial transactions/protection of workers.

    Proportionality

    • The restriction on the freedom of movement must only be as necessary to achieve the goal.
    • There should be less restrictive means to achieve the same goal.

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