Name the two current treaties of the EU

European Business Law Understanding the Fundamentals

Introduction to EU Law

Week 1

 

Question 1

Name the two current treaties of the EU

(Check all that apply)

 

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This is an abbreviation for the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union. Please consult Julian Nowag’s lecture on the History of the EU for more information about the treaties.

This is an abbreviation for the Treaty on European Union. Please consult Julian Nowag’s lecture on the History of the EU for more information about the treaties.

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Question 2

What was one of the main features of the Treaty of Maastricht?

 

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Another important features of the Maastricht Treay was the creation of the Euro, which Julian Nowag discusses in his lecture on the History of the EU.

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Question 3

By which treaty did the Charter of Fundamental rights become binding?

 

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The Charter of Fundamental Rights was adopted with the Treaty of Nice in 2003, and became legally binding with the Lisbon Treaty in 2007.

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Question 4

Which of the following statements are true?

(Check all that apply)

 

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Question 5

Which institution elects the President of the European Commission?

 

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This is established in Article 14 TEU

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Question 6

What are some of the functions and roles of the European Commission?

(Check all that apply)

 

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Question 7

What is the role of the Advocate General?

 

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The opinions of the Advocate General are not binding for the Court but can nevertheless provide valuable information about the case. Many times the opinions are more detailed than the court rulings.

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Question 8

What happens if a country withdrawing from the European Union has not been able to agree on the terms of withdrawal within the two year period provided by the TEU?

 

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Question 9

Which principles are covered by the TFEU environmental policy?

 

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See the Union environment policy (Articles 191 – 193) . For more information see Hans Henrik Lidgard’s lecture on the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, part I.

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Question 10

The environmental chapter requires that environmental requirements must be integrated into all Union policies and activities, with a view to promoting sustainable development. What other stipulations in the Treaty have explicitly been given such broad impact?

 

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