European Union Voting and Withdrawal Procedures
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The European Council can determine a serious breach by a Member State with a simple majority vote.

False

A Member State that intends to withdraw from the Union must notify the European Parliament before the European Council.

False

The Council can suspend voting rights of a Member State by acting with a simple majority.

False

The Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union outlines the voting arrangements for the Council, the European Council, and the European Parliament.

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

A Member State's obligations under the Treaties cease upon the determination of a serious and persistent breach.

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

The withdrawal agreement negotiated with a Member State must take into account its future relationship with the Union.

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

The guidelines for a Member State's withdrawal negotiations are provided by the European Commission.

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

The Union's objectives include the eradication of poverty and the protection of human rights.

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

The European Parliament is not one of the institutions of the Union.

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

The Union practices mutual insincere cooperation among its institutions.

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

The Court of Auditors is responsible for overseeing the finances of the Union.

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

The objectives of the Union are strictly limited to economic development.

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

Each institution of the Union operates outside the powers conferred by the Treaties.

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

The Economic and Social Committee acts in an advisory capacity to the Commission.

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

There is a lack of consistency and continuity in the Union's policies and actions.

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

The European Council is not among the institutions listed in the Union's framework.

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

The Union is founded on the values of respect for human dignity and the rights of persons belonging to majorities.

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

Article 10 TEU states that citizens are represented in the European Parliament by their Heads of State.

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

No less than one hundred thousand citizens can initiate a proposal to the European Commission according to Article 11 TEU.

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

Article 12 TEU emphasizes the role of national governments in the good functioning of the Union.

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

The principle of equality of citizens is emphasized in Article 9 TEU and requires equal attention from Union institutions.

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

The European Court of Auditors is known as the 'financial conscience' of the EU since 1975.

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

Members of the European Court of Auditors are appointed for a term of five years, renewable.

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

The exclusive dedication to their roles for members of the European Court of Auditors allows them to perform other professional activities.

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

The Governing Council of the European System of Central Banks is composed solely of the governors of national central banks from euro area countries.

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

The Executive Board of the European System of Central Banks consists of a President, a Vice-President, and four other members.

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

The main function of the European Court of Auditors is to draw up mandatory opinions at the request of the Council.

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

The legality of Council decisions that restrict the rights of individuals falls under the control of the European Court of Auditors.

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

All EU Member States must adopt the euro to be a part of the European System of Central Banks.

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

The monetary policy of the EU is defined solely by the Executive Board of the European System of Central Banks.

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

The Executive Board of the European System of Central Banks serves a non-renewable term of eight years.

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

The European Union lacks legal personality as per Article 47 TEU.

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

The Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union has the same legal value as the Treaty establishing the European Union.

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

The European Union was established to eliminate all forms of international treaties.

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

The principle of attribution and specialty relates to the functional personality of the European Union.

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

The European Community is a governing body that succeeded the European Union.

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

Member States of the EU do not confer competences to the Union.

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

Privileges and immunities of the EU are outlined in Protocol No 7.

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

One of the objectives of the EU is to create an ever closer union among the peoples of Europe.

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

International legal personality means that the European Union cannot engage in international relations.

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

The European Union has no role in the procedures for the peaceful settlement of disputes.

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

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Study Notes

Lesson 1: European Union as an International Organisation

  • The European Union is an international organisation.
  • International organisations are typically based on a conventional legal basis.
  • International organisations are often inter-state in composition.
  • The pursuit of common or collective interests is a driving force behind many international organisations.
  • International organisations often have permanent organisational structures.
  • International organisations usually have their own international legal personality.
  • International organisations are often categorised by purpose (general or special), composition (universal or regional) and competencies (cooperative or integrative).

Lesson 1: International Organisations: concept and types

  • International organisations (IOs) are established on a conventional legal basis.
  • IOs are made up of member states.
  • The purpose of IOs commonly involves pursuing common or collective interests.
  • Permanent organisational structures are common features of IOs.
  • IOs have their own international legal personality.

Lesson 1: Types of International Organisations

  • Purposes: General or special
  • Composition: Universal or regional
  • Competences: Cooperative or integrative

Lesson 1: Treaties: Background and Historical Evolution

  • The European Union's development has been marked by successive treaties.
  • The Treaty of Paris (1951) created the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC).
  • Treaties of Rome (1957) established the European Economic Community (EEC) and European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom).
  • European integration has progressed step-by-step with notable developments including deepening and enlargement.

Lesson 1: EU Members

  • The EU currently has 27 member states.
  • There are candidate countries for EU membership.
  • Potential candidate countries for EU membership also exist, notably Kosovo.
  • Countries join the EU based on particular criteria.
  • Expansion/enlargement of the EU is a significant aspect of its evolution.
  • The dates and countries involved in various enlargements are documented in the slide.

Lesson 1: EU Goals

  • The Union aims to promote peace and the well-being of its peoples.
  • The Union seeks to create an area of freedom, security, and justice without internal borders.
  • The Union is supposed to develop a common market.
  • The Union aims to promote sustainable development.
  • The Union aims to combat social exclusion and discrimination.
  • The Union also works to promote social justice, equality, and the rights of children

Lesson 1: Institutional System

  • The Union comprises several key institutions.
  • Including the European Parliament, the European Council, the Council, the European Commission, the Court of Justice of the European Union, the European Central Bank, and the Court of Auditors.
  • EU legal personality derives from the founding Treaties, including the Treaty of Rome (1957), the Treaty of Paris (1951), and related treaties.
  • The EU has a distinct legal personality separate from the individual member states.
  • The European Union (EU) has a legal personality that is separate from its member states.
  • This legal personality includes the right to conclude treaties and establish international relations.
  • This personality encompasses privileges and immunities for the EU and its agents.

Lesson 2, Values and Principles of the EU

  • The EU is founded on the principles of respect for human dignity, freedom, democracy, equality, the rule of law, and respect for human rights (including the rights of persons belonging to minorities), as detailed in Article 2 TEU.

Lesson 3: EU Legal Order & Its Judicial Guarantee

  • The EU's legal order is separate from the member states'.
  • The EU and national laws interrelate.
  • The EU judicial system ensures the protection of EU laws.

Lesson 3: Sources of EU Law

  • Founding treaties
  • General principles of EU law
  • Legal acts enacted by EU Institutions
  • International Agreements
  • Case-law of the CJEU (Court of Justice of the European Union)

Lesson 3: EU Law and National Law

  • A principle of conferral is key to EU legal supremacy over national member state law.

Lesson 3: European Union Judicial System

  • Member states' courts are the first point of application of EU law.
  • The principle of conferral establishes the limits of EU powers based on the founding Treaties.
  • Access to EU law by individuals is limited in nature.
  • The Court of Justice of the European Union is crucial for upholding EU law.
  • Regulations
  • Directives
  • Decisions

L4: Decision Making Procedures

  • Legislative Procedures: Ordinary, consultation, consent.
  • Budgetary Procedure: Specific steps and timelines.
  • Conclusion of international agreements: Process involving different EU institutions

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This quiz explores the intricacies of voting arrangements and withdrawal procedures within the European Union as outlined in the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union. It highlights the roles of the European Council, European Parliament, and European Commission in these processes. Test your understanding of member states' obligations and the Union's objectives.

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