Deck 10: Direct Effect of EU Law

Question 1

What are the conditions that have to be met by a provision of EU law to have direct effect?

A) Direct effect occurs where a provision of EU law is of a general application and is directly applicable in all Member States.
B) Direct effect occurs where a provision of EU law is clear, precise and unconditional.
C) Direct effect occurs where a provision of EU law is on a list of directly effective provisions established by the Commission.

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Which of the following types of direct effect allow an individual to rely on a provision of a directive against a Member State?

A) Vertical direct effect.
B) Convex direct effect.
C) Horizontal direct effect.

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Which of the following sources of EU law may have both vertical and horizontal direct effect?

A) Articles of the Treaties.
B) EU directives.
C) EU recommendations.

Answer 3

A

Question 4

What was the principle that the ECJ established in Case 14/83 Von Colson and Harz?

A) The principle of direct horizontal effect of EU directives.
B) The principle of direct horizontal and vertical effect of EU directives.
C) The principle of the interpretation of national law in conformity with EU law.

Question 5

Which case developed the principle of indirect effect following on from Case 14/83 Von Colson & Harz?

A) Case C-106/89 Marleasing
B) Case C- 6 & 9/90 Francovich & Boniface
C) Case 26/62 Van Gend en Loos