The European Union

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Primary sources of EU Law
Treaties
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Secondary sources of EU Law
Directives & Regulations
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Treaties
ONLY primary source of EU Law. Signed by the Heads of Government/ Heads of State of all member states
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Regulations
form of secondary legislation- directly applicable in all member states
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Directives
for of EU secondary legislation addressed to oe or more memebr states- requiring them to amend their national law to meet its braod objectives
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European Commission
executive body with considerable political power. Can plan policies and propose new laws
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European Parliament
elected law-making body with a number of legislative functions
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European Council
Heads of State/Governemtn set out general political direction and proritise of the EU
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Court of Justice of the EU
consists of one judge from each emeber state, advised by 9 independent Advocates-General. 5 main tupes of cases are; proceedings for failure to fulfil an obligation, preliminary ruling procedure, action for annulment, actions for failure to act &
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