Direct effect and Supremacy - Direct effect

4 important questions on Direct effect and Supremacy - Direct effect

What forms of direct effects are there?

1. Vertical direct effect;
concerns the relations between individuals and the state. In other words: the individual is able to invoke a European provision is relation to the state
2. Horizontal direct effect;
is about the relationship between individuals. In this case an individual can invoke a European provision in relation to another individual

What is direct applicability and is it the same as direct effect?

No it is not the same. Direct applicability is about whether or not an EU law needs a national parlement to enact legislation to make it a law in a member state, while direct effect simply refers to whether individuals can rely on the EU law in a domestic court.

What is the idea behind the development of direct effect by the European Court of Justice?

The effectiveness of EU law
  • Higher grades + faster learning
  • Never study anything twice
  • 100% sure, 100% understanding
Discover Study Smart

What is the requirement for direct effect in primary EU law?

The requirements for direct effect in primary EU law is that it is unconditional and sufficiently precise.

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