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What is the focus of the final debate in the lecture?
What is the focus of the final debate in the lecture?
Human rights and fundamental freedoms
Which treaty serves as the starting point for discussing fundamental freedoms and human rights in the EU?
Which treaty serves as the starting point for discussing fundamental freedoms and human rights in the EU?
The Treaty of Rome included provisions for human rights.
The Treaty of Rome included provisions for human rights.
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What is the next topic of the lectures after discussing human rights and fundamental freedoms?
What is the next topic of the lectures after discussing human rights and fundamental freedoms?
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What are some aspects covered under the single market?
What are some aspects covered under the single market?
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What was the primary goal of the six founding states after World War II?
What was the primary goal of the six founding states after World War II?
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Study Notes
Welcome and Overview
- The lecture focuses on human rights and fundamental freedoms in the European Union and the role of the Court of Justice.
- It's the last lecture on constitutional law aspects of the EU before moving to practical aspects of the single market.
- This lecture follows previous ones on the institutional architecture and legal order of the EU.
Legal Basis of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms in EU
- Human rights and fundamental freedoms in the EU are primarily rooted in the Treaty of Rome.
- The Treaty of Rome did not initially include provisions for human rights because the EU began as the European Economic Community, focused on economic integration.
- The founding states of the EU aimed to prevent war through economic integration.
Historical Context
- The founding states of the EU sought to prevent war by uniting economies and making war economically destructive.
- This approach was adopted following World War II.
- It was believed that economic interdependence would make conflict less feasible.
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This lecture covers the human rights and fundamental freedoms within the framework of the European Union, highlighting the role of the Court of Justice. It provides a historical context of how the Treaty of Rome laid the groundwork for these rights. This is the final lecture focused on constitutional law before transitioning to the practical aspects of the EU's single market.
