Policies of the EU

Question 1

Where are the objectives for the EU found?

Answer 1

In the Preamble to the Treaties, and Articles 2 and 3 of the TEU

Question 2

What does Article 2 TEU promote?

Answer 2

That the EU is founded upon values of respect, human dignity, freedom, democracy, equality, rule of law, and respect for HR

Question 3

What does Art 3 TEU promote?

Answer 3

Promotes peace, values and well-being of its citizens

Also establish an internal market, and sustainable development of Europe

Question 4

Articles 2 - 6 TFEU: states?

Answer 4

Sets out the Union’s competences - clearer than has been done before

Question 5

What does Art 3: Exclusive competence mean?

Answer 5

Areas where only the EU may legislate, and adopt legally binding acts
The MS can only do so if empowered by the Union/for the implementation of Union Acts

Question 6

What does Art 4: Shared competence mean?

Answer 6

The Union and MS may legislate, or adopt legally binding acts - MS will exercise competence to the extent that the Union has not exercised its competence

Question 7

Art 6: what does it state?

Answer 7

Areas where the EU can support/co-ordinate/supplement MS actions

Question 8

Where are the core policies of the EU found?

Answer 8

Art 26 TFEU

Question 9

What do the core policies establish?

Answer 9

Create the internal market: remove restrictions on free movement of goods
Restrict the MS freedom of action
Harmonising MS laws