Implementation of the Primacy of EU Law

by name voted on 21.11.2023

Summary

This report examines how the principle that EU law takes precedence over national law is applied across Member States. It addresses challenges from certain national courts and recommends strengthening judicial dialogue and codifying primacy in EU Treaties.

9 21.11.2023

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justice

human rights

european union

legislative procedure

Key points

The principle of primacy ensures that EU law is applied uniformly and effectively across all Member States.
While primacy is a core principle, it is not explicitly written into the main EU Treaties but has been established through decades of court rulings.
Some national courts have challenged the principle, often citing the need to protect national identity and constitutional structures.
The preliminary ruling procedure is a vital tool for maintaining a constructive judicial dialogue between EU and national courts.

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Cyrus ENGERER

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7.9. Implementation of the principle of the primacy of EU law (vote)

Documents (PDFs)

DRAFT REPORT on the implementation of the principle of primacy of EU law REPORT on the implementation of the principle of primacy of EU law Implementation of the principle of the primacy of EU law

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