Chapter 7 Self-test questions

Chapter 7 Self-test questions

Treaty enforcement actions against member states

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. Article 258 TFEU concerns which of the following?

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. Failure to remove inconsistent legislation constitutes a breach even if the authorities no longer apply the national legislation and apply the EU rules in preference.

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. If an individual reports an infringement of a member State to the Commission, which one the following is the consequence?

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. If the Commission considers that a member State has failed to fulfil an obligation under this treaty, it shall deliver a ________ _______ on the matter.

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. If a member State should fail to comply with the reasoned opinion of the Commission, the Commission then has the right (which is discretionary) to bring the matter before the European Court of Justice, specifying its grounds for action.

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. What does the following statement mean? 'The initial judgment is merely declaratory.'

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. There are numerous effective defences to an Article 258 TFEU action open to the member States.

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. In cases of urgency or in which economic hardship may ensue, the European Court of Justice may order the suspension of a contested national Act or proscribe interim measures.

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. Under the revised Art. 260 TFEU, the Commission may request and the European Court of Justice may order which of the following?

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. A member State may bring an action against another member State at any time and without delay.

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