Legislative Procedures in the EU: Week 1 Overview

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What year did the COMM acknowledge that principles like the separation of powers, loyal cooperation amongst institutions, and respect for the opposition or judicial independence have been undermined?

2014

2019 (correct)

2017

2013

What is the primary purpose of the Justice Scoreboard?

To impose sanctions and fines on Member States

To launch infringement proceedings against Member States

To provide objective, reliable, and comparative data on justice systems in Member States (correct)

To promote the rule of law in non-EU countries

What is the connection between the Justice Scoreboard and the European Semester?

The European Semester is a subset of the Justice Scoreboard

The Justice Scoreboard is a subset of the European Semester

They are separate initiatives with no connection

The European Semester uses data from the Justice Scoreboard to inform its analysis (correct)

What is the purpose of the 2014 Rule of Law Framework?

To address shortcomings of Treaty instruments responding to systemic threats to the rule of law Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the Council's Rule of Law Dialogue?

Ensuring respect for the principle of conferred competences without duplicating the work of EU institutions Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of judicial actions, such as C-791/19 – Commission v Poland?

To address systemic breaches of fundamental rights Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the Rule of Law Cycle?

Improving understanding and awareness of issues and significant developments in areas with a direct bearing on the respect for the rule of law Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the conditionality mechanism?

To provide monetary incentives for compliance Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the European Semester analysis?

To provide specific country recommendations to improve judicial systems of Member States Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Annual Rule of Law Dialogue?

To allow national governments to discuss rule-of-law related issues within the Council Signup and view all the answers

What does the European Semester analysis lead to when RoL shortcomings have a macroeconomic impact?

Specific country recommendations to improve judicial systems Signup and view all the answers

Why did the Council establish the Rule of Law Dialogue in December 2014?

To address concerns of some MSs regarding the rule of law Signup and view all the answers

What action can the Commission take if a Member State fails to address RoL recommendations after a dialogue?

Propose art.7 TEU proceedings Signup and view all the answers

What is the key purpose of the Rule of Law Framework adopted by the Commission in 2014?

To strengthen Treaty instruments on infringement Signup and view all the answers

How did the EU's RoL Toolbox evolve in 2013?

Through the launch of the Justice Scoreboard Signup and view all the answers

What is the aim of monetary incentives for compliance within the Rule of Law framework?

To enforce rule of law standards through financial measures Signup and view all the answers

What can be a consequence if a Member State is found to have a systemic breach of fundamental rights?

Initiation of infringement proceedings by the Commission Signup and view all the answers

Why is efficient and independent justice institutions considered crucial for an attractive business environment?

To promote speedy dispute resolution and contract enforcement Signup and view all the answers

What action has made the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) a leading voice in combating rule of law backsliding?

Handling legal actions like C-791/19 – Commission v Poland Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the focus areas of the Rule of Law Cycle as proposed by the Communication 'Strengthening the rule of law within the Union'?

Improving awareness and understanding of issues relevant to RoL Signup and view all the answers