Direct Effect & National Remedies

Question 1

Which was the first decision made by the European Court on direct effect?

Answer 1

Van Gend en Loos - was the first and most important judgement ever handed down by the European Court.

The case arose when a private firm sought to invoke Union law against the Dutch tribunal.

The tribunal made a reference to the European Court. The main issue was whether Article 12 of the EEC Treaty was directly effective

Question 2

What was the issue to be decided in the case of Van gend en Loos?

Answer 2

The case arose when a private firm sought to invoke Union law against the Dutch