2007 ZB Q2 The European Court of Justice holds a different view of the supremacy of
EC law over national law than do the Member States. Discuss, with
reference to case law from at least 2 Member States.
2009 ZB Q3 The development of the doctrine of supremacy of EC law over national
law was first developed by the ECJ in 1964.
Discuss the development of the doctrine to the present day to 1964.
2014 ZB Q1 The aim of the EU is European integration. However, the European Union
does not enforce its law on its own but relies on the administrative bodies
of the Member States. This creates the danger that the application of
European law may diverge between the Member States. Diverging
application between the now 27 member States would in turn endanger
the aim of European integration. Hence, the concept of supremacy of EU
law aims at guaranteeing the uniform application of EU law within the
Member States. This explains the rigid stance adopted by the court in
applying such a principle. Discuss.
2019 ZB Q6 ‘The concept of primacy of European Union law is an important tool to
guarantee the uniform application of European Union law within the
Member States. Primacy should be recognized by all courts and
authorities of the Member States, as a varying practice may cause legal
uncertainty.’
Discuss, tracing the evolution of the principle of primacy and its reception
in the EU Member States. (Supremacy)
EC law over national law than do the Member States. Discuss, with
reference to case law from at least 2 Member States.
2009 ZB Q3 The development of the doctrine of supremacy of EC law over national
law was first developed by the ECJ in 1964.
Discuss the development of the doctrine to the present day to 1964.
2014 ZB Q1 The aim of the EU is European integration. However, the European Union
does not enforce its law on its own but relies on the administrative bodies
of the Member States. This creates the danger that the application of
European law may diverge between the Member States. Diverging
application between the now 27 member States would in turn endanger
the aim of European integration. Hence, the concept of supremacy of EU
law aims at guaranteeing the uniform application of EU law within the
Member States. This explains the rigid stance adopted by the court in
applying such a principle. Discuss.
2019 ZB Q6 ‘The concept of primacy of European Union law is an important tool to
guarantee the uniform application of European Union law within the
Member States. Primacy should be recognized by all courts and
authorities of the Member States, as a varying practice may cause legal
uncertainty.’
Discuss, tracing the evolution of the principle of primacy and its reception
in the EU Member States. (Supremacy)
