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According to the judgement in the Van Gend en Loos case, what did the CJEU state about the nature of direct effect of community law?
Community law not only imposes obligations on individuals but also confers upon them rights, which become part of their legal heritage.
In the Van Gend en Loos case, what did the Dutch importers challenge?
Reclassification of a chemical product to a higher rate of import duty by Dutch customs.
What did the CJEU state about the subjects of the new legal order created by the community?
The subjects comprise not only member states but also their nationals.
What did the Dutch court make a preliminary referral to the CJEU about in the Van Gend en Loos case?
Whether Article 12 may be relied upon by individuals in domestic courts.
According to the judgement in the Van Gend en Loos case, what does community law impose on individuals?
Obligations and rights, which become part of their legal heritage.
Test your knowledge of European Union law with this quiz on the Van Gend en Loos case. Explore the facts and legal principles surrounding the reclassification of import duties and the applicability of Article 12 of the Treaty of Rome (now Article 30 TFEU). See how well you understand the case's significance in allowing individuals to rely on EU law in domestic courts.
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