The Law of Europe

3 important questions on The Law of Europe

What are the 2 main sources of EU Law?

Primary sources: the treaties upon which the EU has been founded like the treaty of lisbon

secondary sources: regulations, directives and decisions combined with caselaw from the court of justice of the european union.

How does the union encourage free movement of goods

    • Prohibition of quantative restrictions on trade or movement of goods between members
    • prohibition of custom duties on transportation of goods from one member to another
    • ban other measures that may hamper this movement

Explain the difference between the intergovernmental vs the supranational workings of the EU

Intergovernemental: furthering the national intrests of the member states (council of EU, EU council)

Supranational: further the common intrests of citizens,including peace and economic prosperity (EU commision, EU parliament, CJEU and ECB)

The question on the page originate from the summary of the following study material:

  • A unique study and practice tool
  • Never study anything twice again
  • Get the grades you hope for
  • 100% sure, 100% understanding
Remember faster, study better. Scientifically proven.
Trustpilot Logo