Stages of Economic Integration and EU Internal Market
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What is the main characteristic of a Free Trade Area?

  • Imposition of common external tariffs
  • Complete unification of monetary policy
  • Free movement of goods, services, and labor
  • Removal of customs duties and quotas between member states (correct)

    • What additional requirement does a Customs Union have compared to a Free Trade Area?

  • Removal of all tariffs and quotas
  • Free movement of labor and capital
  • Imposition of different tariffs for each member state
  • Application of a common external tariff (correct)

    • Which of the following best describes the aim of a Common Market?

  • To remove all barriers to trade between countries
  • To impose the same tariffs on all imports
  • To ensure free movement of goods and services only
  • To achieve optimal allocation of resources and efficient production (correct)

    • An Economic Union combines which two previous stages?

    <p>Common Market and Customs Union</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key feature of the Economic and Monetary Union?

    <p>Complete unification of common and monetary policy along with a common currency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Eurozone represent within the context of Economic and Monetary Union?

    <p>Common currency without complete fiscal policy unification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT one of the EU’s four freedoms?

    <p>Freedom of tourism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the outcome of having a common external tariff in a Customs Union?

    <p>It eliminates the risk of tariff races among member states.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the EU's Internal Market?

    <p>Facilitating the free movement of goods, services, capital, and people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a stage of economic integration?

    <p>Political Union</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact does the CJEU's teleological interpretation have on EU law?

    <p>It emphasizes the purpose and goals of EU law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which legal foundations are essential for understanding EU economic integration?

    <p>Treaties and Regulations of the EU</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is understanding the historical development of the EU important?

    <p>To comprehend the evolution and identity of the EU</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the four freedoms encompassed by EU internal market law?

    <p>Free movement of labor, goods, capital, and services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the term 'identity' in the context of the EU?

    <p>It expresses the political unity and economic policies of the EU</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect is NOT typically considered when analyzing market integration?

    <p>Geopolitical relationships outside the EU</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main objective of the provisions in Article 114 TFEU?

    <p>Establish and function of the internal market</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is NOT included in the scope of Article 114 TFEU?

    <p>Regulation of fiscal provisions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which body is primarily responsible for adopting measures under Article 114 TFEU?

    <p>European Parliament and the Council</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under Article 114 TFEU, what must measures intend to do?

    <p>Eliminate trade obstacles and address competition distortions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of provisions does Article 114 TFEU cover?

    <p>Law, regulation, or administrative action</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Article 26 TFEU concerning the internal market?

    <p>To ensure free movement of goods, persons, services, and capital.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the internal market represent in the context of EU law?

    <p>An area without internal frontiers for free movement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect is specifically excluded from Article 114 TFEU's provisions?

    <p>Workers' rights</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of legislative procedure is followed under Article 114 TFEU?

    <p>Ordinary legislative procedure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which body has the power to determine guidelines for the internal market according to Article 26?

    <p>The Council on a proposal from the Commission.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which principle is emphasized in Article 114 TFEU regarding the Member States?

    <p>Coordinate national laws to enhance market efficiency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is true about the nature of the internal market according to Article 26?

    <p>It requires ongoing legislative measures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does the internal market have on consumers?

    <p>It ensures a diverse range of products and better prices.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of the internal market, what does 'free movement' entail?

    <p>Complete freedom of movement for all economic activities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the internal market promote competition?

    <p>By eliminating barriers between member states.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the ongoing obligation mentioned in Article 26 imply about EU legislation?

    <p>It requires regular updates and adaptations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of Article 169 TFEU?

    <p>To protect consumer health, safety, and economic interests</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do national consumer rules affect the EU's internal market?

    <p>They can impede free movement and may require harmonization.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term is used to describe individuals who engage in economic activity within the EU?

    <p>Market Citizens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which article regulates the Internal Market within the EU?

    <p>Article 26 TFEU</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential conflict noted between market freedoms and social values?

    <p>The Beer Purity Law and local food traditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is Article 169 TFEU considered rarely used compared to Article 114 TEU?

    <p>It emphasizes supporting competence nature, which is less frequent.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best reflects the consequence of market values prioritizing over other values?

    <p>Social values may be sidelined in favor of economic efficiency.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of consumer protection is emphasized by Article 169 TFEU?

    <p>Promoting consumer education and organization.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Stages of Economic Integration

    • Free Trade Area: Countries agree to remove customs duties and quotas on trade between them.
    • Customs Union: Countries remove tariffs and quotas between members and apply common external tariffs to goods entering the union.
    • Common Market: Free movement of goods, services, labor, and capital. Aims for optimal resource allocation and efficient production.
    • Economic Union: Combines the Common Market and Customs Union.
    • Economic and Monetary Union: Unifies monetary and fiscal policy. Features a common currency.

    EU Internal Market

    • Defined by Article 26 TFEU as an area without internal frontiers with free movement of goods, persons, services, and capital.
    • Article 114 TFEU gives the EU the power to regulate the internal market and harmonize regulations between member states.
    • Article 169 TFEU focuses on consumer protection.
    • The EU harmonizes national consumer laws to facilitate free movement of goods and services, but sometimes clashes with cherished national products or social values.
    • Consumers are considered "market citizens" engaging in economic activity.
    • There are multiple cases where market freedoms clash with other social values.

    Powers to Regulate the Internal Market

    • Article 114 TFEU grants the EU power to regulate the internal market:
      • Harmonize regulations
      • Use various legal instruments
      • It is the most widely used legal basis, but is residual, meaning it applies only where other provisions don't.
      • It is very broad, but does not cover fiscal provisions or worker rights.
    • Article 114 TFEU stipulates that laws must:
      • Eliminate obstacles to trade
      • Address distortions of competition
      • Be connected to national laws.

    Example of Internal Market Law: Tobacco Advertising I

    • It is not a general power to regulate the economy.
    • It addresses establishing or improving the functioning of the internal market.
    • Tobacco Advertising I showcases the EU's power to harmonize regulations, such as advertising laws, to remove barriers to trade.

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